The Just One Challenge
Bob Russell and college presidents urge churches to pray for future kingdom workers through the Just One Challenge, a Matthew 9:38 initiative calling believers to recruit and encourage new ministers.
Articles for tag: Bible Colleges
How to Get Started Selecting a New Minister
Thomas F. Jones Jr. outlines how elders and church leaders can approach hiring a new minister with prayer, clarity, integrity, and a thoughtful recruitment process.
March 14, 2010
Here”s What”s Happening at Our Christian Colleges
Colleges and seminaries associated with Christian churches and churches of Christ share updates on leadership transitions, new programs, campus projects, missions, online learning, and ministry training.
The Good Life of a Campus Minister
Ward Patterson reflects on the hidden demands, constant details, and lasting joy of campus ministry, showing why serving college students is both challenging and deeply rewarding.
April 29, 2009
Campus Ministries: Something Special
Christian Campus Ministry and Christian Colleges Help Students Keep Their Faith Christian campus ministry can provide vital community for students during the college years. Mark A. Taylor reflects on how campus ministries, Christian colleges, and Bible colleges help students strengthen their faith whether they attend faith-based schools or secular universities. Campus ministries can provide vital Christian community for students on secular campuses. Christian liberal arts colleges and Bible colleges offer scholarship in an atmosphere of faith. Families and congregations should pay attention to ministries serving students preparing for college. By Mark A. Taylor It was a typical college visit, the
March 15, 2009
Spiritual Formation as Leadership Development
Bill Weber urges Bible colleges and seminaries to make spiritual formation intentional, developing Christian character through curriculum, faculty mentoring, spiritual disciplines, and a campus culture centered on discipleship.
Christian College: High Value
Christian colleges report on the value of Bible-centered education, highlighting ministry training, mentoring, affordability, service, spiritual formation, and preparation for lifelong kingdom impact.
February 1, 2009
A Great Gathering for God’s Glory (The National Missionary Convention)
The 61st National Missionary Convention gathered nearly 4,500 people in Tulsa for worship, workshops, exhibits, mission stories, and renewed commitment to cross-cultural service.
December 7, 2008
The Looming Christian College Crisis
Doug Gibson urges churches to reconsider their financial support for Christian colleges, warning that rising costs may keep future ministers, missionaries, and leaders from receiving needed training.
October 8, 2008
Interview with Jim Penhollow
Jim Penhollow discusses church planting momentum, people resources, East 91st Street Christian Church’s multiplication efforts, and the need to focus on underchurched regions.
April 20, 2008
Our Expanded Vision to Answer the Call
Andy Hansen shares how Christ In Youth hopes to amplify a unifying call for youth ministry—inviting students to live as kingdom workers, supporting local churches, and building momentum through MOVE conferences and online community.
Emerging Ministry for Emerging Churches
As larger churches add specialized ministry roles, many are hiring proven volunteers from within their own congregations. Paul Boatman explores the benefits, risks, and the need for strong partnerships between local churches and theological education.
They Deserve Our Support!
A reflection on the enduring value of Christian colleges and seminaries—forming faith, scholarship, and future leaders—while honestly naming pressures and questions that deserve cooperation and thoughtful support.
April 23, 2006
Our Colleges in Historical Perspective
A survey of how Restoration Movement colleges moved from the margins to the mainstream—through accreditation, expanded curricula, shifting campus influence, and changing loyalties—while facing financial pressure and renewed questions of mission and distinctiveness.
February 12, 2006
African-American Evangelism: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?
W. Ray Kelley examines why many Restoration Movement churches have struggled to evangelize and integrate African-Americans, highlighting history, present challenges, and practical steps for intentional, sustained ministry in diverse communities.
January 29, 2006
Things I Appreciate About Us
Doug Priest reflects on the Restoration Movement’s heritage and the freedoms he values—freedom to choose, fellowship, listen, serve, and cooperate—while pursuing unity and holistic ministry across the Stone-Campbell tradition.
Equipping Leaders from Within: Partnerships
David Faust reflects on how Bible college and seminary shaped his Scripture understanding, ministry skills, and lifelong learning—and why churches and schools still need to partner to equip leaders well.
