February 3, 2008
Brett Andrews remembers Eldreth L. Russell, a faithful minister whose joy, contentment, teaching clarity, passion, and servant heart helped shape a church and influence generations—often without recognition.
January 3, 2008
On the 200th anniversary of Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address, Victor Knowles reflects on “union in truth,” the Restoration Movement’s growth, and the movement’s divided streams—urging believers toward unity grounded in Holy Scripture.
December 2, 2007
Cincinnati Bible Seminary outlines flexible, accredited training options—from one-night-per-week master’s courses to an Indianapolis extension, online classes, certificate programs, and seminars designed for ministers and church leaders.
November 4, 2007
A teacher and preacher writes from a “Teacher’s Rehab Center,” where a support group exposes shallow excuses and calls leaders to let Scripture transform them before they teach it to others.
November 4, 2007
The Eastern Christian Convention celebrates its 40th year Nov. 16-18 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, featuring worship, workshops, and family programming. Attendees can also join a mission project packing meals for Haiti with Lifeline Christian Mission.
October 28, 2007
Bob Russell highlights reasons the Restoration Movement should celebrate, pointing to renewed evangelistic focus, church growth, and effective church planting across the country—even in places once considered hard soil.
October 28, 2007
Bob Russell urges believers to celebrate what God has done without idolizing old methods or dismissing the past. The church’s power, he says, is found in Christ, the cross, and bold preaching of God’s Word.
October 24, 2007
Jim Tune shares why he sees Canada as a mission field and explains how Impact Canada is planting multicultural churches in major cities. He also discusses training new leaders, funding challenges, and partnering to build a reproducing movement.
September 2, 2007
Main session speakers for the 17th World Convention (July 30–August 3, 2008, Nashville) include Cynthia Hale, Bob Russell, Mike Cope, and president C. Robert Wetzel, exploring the theme “Together in Christ.”
After succeeding Bob Russell at Southeast Christian Church, Dave Stone shares lessons from a senior pastor transition—humility, criticism, family priorities, and learning to depend on Christ under daily leadership pressure.
As megachurch pioneers near retirement, more leaders are building succession plans. This article explores what helps transitions work, what derails them, and why trust, timing, and humility matter when passing leadership to the next pastor.
A reflection on Jeremiah 50’s call to “set up a standard” and how it helped shape Standard Publishing’s mission—past innovations, present partnerships, and a renewed commitment to serve churches with Bible-teaching resources.
July 8, 2007
Faith Café highlights Standard Publishing’s growing line of Bible-teaching tools for adults. Explore new small-group guides, practical leader helps, Genesis video studies by Bob Russell, and the new Standard Reference Library.
Standard Publishing previews special events at the North American Christian Convention in Kansas City, July 3-6—booth visits, the Resource Center, the President’s Reception, mentoring breakfasts, and scheduled author meet-and-greets.
April 8, 2007
In the wake of Ted Haggard’s fall, Greg Allen urges a humble, restorative response—while warning leaders to guard the mind, pursue accountability, and protect marriages so Christ is honored in life and leadership.
March 25, 2007
Bob Russell explains how churches can preach on stewardship without sounding self-serving. Learn why timing matters, why total stewardship beats fundraising, and how mission-focused motivation can grow generosity.
March 25, 2007
Bob Russell shares five practical tips for preaching about money with confidence—building leadership support, weaving stewardship into regular sermons, emphasizing integrity, and framing messages to help people understand money and giving.
February 25, 2007
As Calvinism gains renewed attention, three Christian church leaders discuss free will and God’s sovereignty, the influence of Calvinist writers, and concerns about methodology, sacraments, and evangelical identity.
February 18, 2007
Alan Ahlgrim reflects on God’s “kairos” timing and urges churches to see the 2007 North American Christian Convention as a catalytic moment for renewal, leadership development, and bold church planting.
February 14, 2007
Alan Ahlgrim shares how God led him into preaching and church planting, reflects on the growth of Rocky Mountain Christian Church, and explains what he hopes the 2007 North American Christian Convention will spark across the fellowship.
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