February 14, 2010
NACC: Hmmm . . . Let Us Think
Rob Kastens reflects on The Millennial Harbinger, early Restoration Movement dialogue, and the need for thoughtful Christian discussion on important issues without dividing over nonessentials.
Articles for tag: Alexander Campbell
January 10, 2010
Stone-Campbell Dialogue Launches New Phase
The Stone-Campbell Dialogue marked a decade of unity discussions by shifting its focus toward shared mission, service projects, grassroots engagement, and younger leadership across the movement’s three streams.
October 4, 2009
A Document for Today
A Stone-Campbell Journal Conference symposium marked the 200th anniversary of Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address, reflecting on Christian unity, missions, emerging church conversations, and the document’s continuing relevance.
August 30, 2009
The Celebration of Congregationalism
C. Robert Wetzel reflects on congregational polity, local autonomy, parachurch organizations, and the Spirit’s work among Christian churches/churches of Christ.
The Point of Christianity 3: Christian Reconciliation
Douglas A. Foster reflects on the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement’s plea for visible Christian unity, its painful divisions, and the renewed opportunity offered by the Great Communion.
May 24, 2009
Restoring, Rethinking, Remembering
Dale Brown reflects on a 1950s Restoration Movement upbringing at Madison Avenue church of Christ and the earnest faith, vivid language, and lasting memories that shaped him.
April 15, 2009
Preview/Order What Kind of Church Is This?
LeRoy Lawson explains the Restoration Movement’s call to Christian unity, tracing its roots through Barton W. Stone, Thomas Campbell, Alexander Campbell, and the desire to be “Christians only.”
February 25, 2009
Interview with Joe Grana
Joe Grana discusses baptism as a relational act of faith, a Restoration Movement conviction, and a point of Christian unity without requiring total agreement.
January 28, 2009
Random Notes, Important Items
Mark A. Taylor shares Christian Standard updates, including an apology, a correction, Great Communion news, a megachurch survey request, and a remembrance of missionary martyr Phyllis Rine.
November 30, 2008
The Emerging Church and the Stone-Campbell Movement: Some Striking Similarities (Part 2)
William R. Baker explores four additional connections between the Stone-Campbell Movement and emerging churches, focusing on local church authority, creeds, weekly Communion, and baptism.
September 7, 2008
Just Asking: Five Questions for the Restoration Movement
Jim Tune urges Restoration Movement church planters to recover historical memory, doctrinal clarity, and family loyalty while pursuing unity and mission with grace.
July 13, 2008
Restoration Movement Q&A 4
Pat Magness reflects on her deepening commitment to the Restoration Movement, emphasizing local congregations, Christian unity, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and a Christ-centered faith.
What Will Keep Us Together?
John Derry reflects on how Christian colleges and universities help connect independent Christian churches, strengthen shared identity, and prepare leaders rooted in the Restoration Movement.
What Do You Know About the Declaration and Address?
Victor Knowles offers a quiz on the Declaration and Address, testing readers on its authorship, publication, central purpose, memorable language, and Restoration Movement significance.
February 17, 2008
2008 NACC: Come See Cincinnati
Make the North American Christian Convention a family getaway. From Cincinnati’s riverfront and museums to sports, arts, and Restoration Movement history, this guide highlights what to see while you’re in town for NACC.
December 16, 2007
Restoration Scholars and Their Evangelical Counterparts (a book review)
Gary Weedman reviews William R. Baker’s Volume 2 on evangelical and Stone-Campbell dialogue, highlighting essays on open theism, Christology, the Lord’s Supper, eschatology, and the Old Testament.
November 4, 2007
Common Ties, Gratefully Shared
Standard Publishing donated a major archival collection to the Disciples of Christ Historical Society in Nashville, including 19th-century periodicals, key leaders’ books, and thousands of biographical files that help preserve Stone-Campbell history.
August 26, 2007
A Restoration Movement in Israel
An Arab-Israeli team in northern Israel partnered with the Christian HolyLand Foundation to serve full-time in benevolence and evangelism. Their work seeks unity across denominational lines and fosters unprecedented ministry between Arabs and Jews in Christ.
June 10, 2007
An Unfinished Restoration Acknowledged
Gary Weedman reflects on the unfinished work of restoration within the Stone-Campbell fellowship and highlights contemporary voices calling the church back to ancient worship, spiritual life, and unity.
Why Scholarship Matters in the Church
Why does scholarship matter to the church? Robert F. Hull Jr. argues that faithful scholarship supports Bible translation, global mission, congregational health, and training future leaders—showing why “Athens and Jerusalem” need each other.
