February 11, 2009
Another Visit with an Old Friend
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the North American Christian Convention as an old friend—mature, familiar, challenging, and still connected to younger leaders and contemporary needs.
Articles for tag: Brad Dupray
January 14, 2009
Interview with LeRoy Lawson
Roy Lawson explains how wide-ranging reading has shaped his preaching, writing, leadership, and lifelong ministry—and why church leaders should keep filling their souls and minds.
December 17, 2008
Interview with Jon Weece
Jon Weece explains how Southland Christian Church’s controversial Christmas outreach decision became a year-round commitment to serving people outside the church’s walls.
November 19, 2008
Interview with Ralph Eichelberger
Ralph Eichelberger of Round Lake Christian Assembly reflects on Christian camping, youth discipleship, missions, specialty camps, and why churches should keep camp central to spiritual formation.
November 5, 2008
Interview with Harry Graham
Harry Graham discusses how churches can care well for staff through fair salary, medical benefits, retirement planning, and Christ-centered trust between ministers and elders.
October 22, 2008
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Nikki Grimes reflects on writing, visual art, Christian calling, and the role of beauty, literature, and hope in worship and spiritual formation.
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.
September 24, 2008
Interview with Mike Kilgallin
Mike Kilgallin reflects on his calling to lead Crossroads College, the value of Bible college education, and how Christian schools can serve churches and the Restoration Movement.
September 10, 2008
Interview with Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson explains how Indian Creek Christian Church plans creative worship experiences around one clear “bottom line” to encourage transformed lives and reach people not yet following Christ.
August 27, 2008
Interview with Bill McClure
Bill McClure explains how Gospel Broadcasting Mission uses short-wave radio, local-language broadcasts, and global partnerships to share the gospel in remote and restricted regions.
August 15, 2008
Interview with Dale Newberry
Dale Newberry discusses church elders, shepherding, staff leadership, prayer, and the careful process Ten Mile Christian Church uses to identify and develop qualified elders.
July 30, 2008
Interview with Ken Idleman
Ken Idleman reflects on the Restoration Movement’s growth, doctrinal distinctives, church planting, evangelism, leadership development, and the challenges facing future generations of Christian leaders.
July 16, 2008
Interview with Doug Wood
Doug Wood explains how churches can address fear, build trust, recover Restoration principles, and pursue first-century growth without compromising biblical convictions.
Interview with Leonard Wymore
Leonard Wymore reflects on the North American Christian Convention, addressing its purpose, declining attendance, cost challenges, programming concerns, and renewed opportunities for churches across the movement.
June 18, 2008
Interview with John Chace
John Chace reflects on how elders and staff share vision, shepherding, strategic planning, and support through growth, building expansion, and long-term ministry in South Florida.
June 1, 2008
Learning the ABC”s
Brad Dupray explores how churches used The ABC's of Financial Freedom to teach biblical stewardship, address debt, encourage tithing, and help members experience practical financial change.
Interview with Robert Stradley
Robert Stradley of Harmony Pines Christian Camp explains how sled dogs teach leadership, teamwork, humility, and spiritual fervor as they follow the guidance of the “Good Musher.”
May 7, 2008
Interview with the Good Twins
Dwayne and Dwight Good reflect on 50 years as The Good Twins, sharing stories of music ministry, mission benefit concerts, the NACC, and God’s provision.
April 23, 2008
Interview with Lee Snyder
Lee Snyder reflects on the value of campus ministry, the spiritual needs of university students, and how churches can prepare young believers for college.
April 9, 2008
Interview with Kent Fillinger
Kent Fillinger explains how megachurch metrics can become meaningful for smaller congregations, why adaptability matters, and how leadership transitions and succession planning may shape the movement’s future.
