July 13, 2008
Restoration Movement Q&A 1
Gene Carter, Becky Ahlberg, and Eric Ahlberg reflect on the Restoration Movement, church loyalty, doctrine, family heritage, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and the continuing call to Christian unity.
July 13, 2008
Gene Carter, Becky Ahlberg, and Eric Ahlberg reflect on the Restoration Movement, church loyalty, doctrine, family heritage, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and the continuing call to Christian unity.
September 10, 2006
A church choir’s short-term mission trip to England strengthened their worship ministry and encouraged small Restoration churches. Concerts, fellowship, and shared worship sparked lasting relationships and renewed vision for global mission.
July 5, 2006
Friendly fire in ministry can leave lasting wounds—especially in worship wars and staff changes. Becky Ahlberg urges church leaders to invest in development, check motives, and plan transitions that build up rather than tear down.
Becky Ahlberg examines church staff transitions and challenges leaders to invest in development, communicate honestly, examine their motives, and handle difficult personnel changes with compassion and servant leadership.
April 16, 2006
A worship leader recounts “messy” but deeply anointed moments, including a special-needs drama and a heartfelt Communion meditation, urging churches to plan excellent worship that is also inclusive and authentic.
January 22, 2006
As choirs decline, Becky Ahlberg argues the issue isn’t “traditional vs. contemporary,” but whether worship leaders equip people to serve. A healthy choir can be a cross-generational, creative, and effective worship-leading team.
January 18, 2006
Tradition can steady a church—but it can also become a rut. Mark A. Taylor explores “traditional” and “contemporary” worship, urging humility, grace, and openness to the Holy Spirit.
December 28, 2005
Christian Standard introduces the 2006 “Reflections” writers—leaders from churches, seminaries, and ministries across the continent. Meet the 12 contributors and look ahead to a year of thoughtful, timely columns.
March 29, 0010
Becky Ahlberg reflects on how answering a letter, making a phone call, attending a meeting, and baking cookies opened doors for community outreach in Anaheim.
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