Articles for tag: Baptism By Immersion

April 19, 2009

Â By C. Robert Wetzel One of the most divisive issues to plague the heirs of the Restoration Movement was the question of “open membership.” It became a symbol for a number of growing differences that were emerging among Christian churches early in the 20th century. But in many respects it was an unresolved question from the earliest days of the movement. That history is well documented, and I will not go into it here. In its starkest form, the issue centered on the recognition that the Scriptures taught baptism by immersion of repentant believers for the remission of sins

July 13, 2008

Christian Standard

Restoration Movement History

Restoration Movement Q&A 4

Answers from Pat Magness Does the Restoration Movement Matter? Answers from Pat Magness. Pat Magness isÂ professor of humanities and English at Milligan College in Tennessee and a member of the Publishing Committee at Standard Publishing. Do you feel as strongly about being a part of the Restoration Movement today as you did fifteen years ago?Â What, if anything, has changed? Yes, I remain strongly committed to the Restoration Movement and even more deeply involved in a variety of ministries. In addition to the connections in my local congregation, I feel increasingly connected to the Restoration Movement through my work on

December 4, 2005

Chip Fowler

Christian Living Work & Vocation

My Journey in Ministry

Chip Fowler expected a traditional ministry path, but God opened a different door: Army chaplaincy. He reflects on calling, multidenominational ministry, and serving soldiers—from Fort Hamilton to Sarajevo and Iraq.

October 16, 2005

Clark H. Tanner

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

NACC Western Regional Conference

The first NACC regional conference on the West Coast (May 24-26) drew attendees into reflective worship, convicting preaching, and a spontaneous prayer ministry time at Crossroads Christian Church in Corona, California.

June 19, 2005

Christian Standard

Organizations & Events Local Churches

What We Believe

A staff roundup of short “What We Believe” statements from churches across the U.S., highlighting shared convictions about Scripture, Jesus Christ, salvation, baptism, and the church’s mission in clear, visitor-friendly language.