Baptism

THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Nature of the Church to Which We Aspire’ (1988)

On the occasion of Dean E. Walker's death in 1988, we shared a succinct statement he wrote for inclusion in Hopwood Memorial Christian Church's bylaws. The church's minister…

Throwback Thursday: ‘A Little Folks’ New Testament Church’ (1932)

The Little Folks' New Testament Church in Ada, Okla., has their own “elders” and "deacons” and their own minister. "They observe the Lord’s Supper. They make their gifts.…

‘You Must Preach the Gospel’

The Testimony of the First-Known Somali Gospel Preacher

Baptism and Thankfulness: 4 Reasons They Are Inextricably Connected

Close the Sale!

The Eternal Power of the Tried-and-True Public Invitation

The Stories God Tells

Communion: The Crown Jewel of Worship

News Briefs for September 21

News briefs about Ozark Christian College's Preaching-Teaching Convention in February 2023, RENEW.org's National Gathering on Oct. 4, Beacon Church in New Hampshire, and more.

Class Goes On: A Tribute to the Life and Teaching of Dr. Jack Cottrell

Tom Claibourne writes: "Since Dr. Jack Cottrell's passing last Friday, I’m sure some have expressed dismay that we have lost not only a good man of God, but…

Jack Cottrell and God’s Plan A+

On Friday evening, after a long battle with cancer, Jack Cottrell, 84, passed from earth to heaven. Dr. Cottrell was professor of theology at Cincinnati Christian University for…

August 14 | Application (‘Don’t Lose Your Bearings’)

Long ago the prophet Ezekiel identified several danger signs of moral failure. How can we tell if our leaders are losing their bearings? Ezekiel 22 identifies five leadership…

The Vital Signs We Must Measure

Pour Yourself into Your Preaching

May 22 | Application

Have you ever wandered from God and squandered your resources, wondering if the Father would welcome you back? In a sense, it’s every Christian’s story. . . .

The Story of Yuri, a Ukrainian Pastor

Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, I asked my good friend Yuri if he was still in Kramatorsk. His strong reply was, “Of course, Michael, I…