On December 6, 2025, believers from every denomination will gather in Toronto for a landmark Christian Heritage Month Unity Event—an evening of worship, testimony, and fellowship celebrating Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of North American faith and heritage.
December 9, 2024
At Communion, we are given another tremendous view: to look at and remember Jesus’ body and blood, represented by the symbols of the bread and the juice.
May 1, 2024
AVERAGE WEEKLY IN-PERSON-ONLY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE Megachurches: 4,499 (37 churches) Emerging Megachurches: 1,088 (43 churches) Large Churches: 591 (38 churches) Medium Churches: 320 (54 churches) Small Churches: 137 (74 churches) Very Small Churches: 49 (68 churches) _ _ _ AVERAGE WEEKLY IN-PERSON + ONLINE WORSHIP ATTENDANCE Megachurches: 6,424 (37 churches) Emerging Megachurches: 1,430 (43 churches) Large Churches: 712 (38 churches) Medium Churches: 370 (54 churches) Small Churches: 162 (74 churches) Very Small Churches: 55 (68 churches) 76% of the churches reported online worship attendance numbers _ _ _ TOTAL ATTENDANCE GROWTH RATES (2022 TO 2023) Megachurches: 12.0% Emerging Megachurches: 25.2% Large:
What actually happens when churches gather to celebrate the Lord’s Supper? Answers vary. I want to suggest that the Lord’s Supper is a weekly experience of church unity, covenant renewal, and mutual remembrance. . . .
March 1, 2024
A historical novel about Alexander Campbell has been unexpectedly helpful to us . . .
March 1, 2024
Why the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have declined since opting to become a denomination . . .
March 1, 2024
A listing of Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ started before 1860 . . .
February 15, 2024
In 1924, Ashley Johnson, the founder of what is now Johnson University, wrote: "Nine years ago I broke down completely and was under the care of a physician. While I waited in bed for two months, Mrs. Johnson kept the work going and came nearer freeing it from debt than ever before. During these nine years I have fought for my life and the work which God gave me to do with all my heart." . . .
November 15, 2023
From almost the moment we posted a list of the oldest Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ still meeting for worship each week, we began receiving updates to our list from readers. The list of churches that started before 1860 stood at 51 when we posted it on Nov. 1. Since then, it has grown to 105. . . .
November 1, 2023
This is a sidebar to the article, “Staying True? (A Christian Standard Report on Our Colleges)” _ _ _ By Chris Moon To answer or not to answer. That was a question 23 college presidents faced upon receiving a Christian Standard survey asking about their institution’s views on biblical inerrancy, human sexuality, and women in ministry. The survey was sent to presidents of colleges affiliated with the Restoration Movement. In the end, 16 presidents responded. Seven did not. Multiple presidents who responded to the survey said they grappled with the decision because such topics are controversial. Proclaiming one’s views about
November 1, 2023
By Ben Simms “How can we love people without compromising truth?” This is a complex and challenging question, yet Jesus demonstrated it throughout his ministry. In a world that increasingly seems to want to bring down the church and challenge the teachings of Jesus, we must seek to love. As culture wages war with the truth, we are constantly bombarded with messages that run counter to how Scripture calls us to live. One of our primary purposes on earth is to love people toward the kingdom of Jesus. The culture wars, while significant, can be a way for Satan to
By Bobby Harrington I believe Christian Churches and the Restoration Movement are the best hope for disciple-making movements in North America. A disciple-making movement (DMM) is characterized by a rapid and exponential increase in disciples making disciples. These movements share a distinct group of priorities which provide the environment for viral multiplication. The emphasis on DMM principles started about 30 years ago, and now about 1,500 DMMs are reaching over 1 percent of the world’s population. Here is a four-point summary of the character traits of a disciple-making movement: 1. fast-growing 2. indigenous (of the local culture) 3. multiplying disciples and groups 4.
May 1, 2023
AVERAGE WEEKLY IN-PERSON WORSHIP ATTENDANCE Megachurches: 5,136 (22 churches) Emerging Megachurches: 1,367 (37 churches) Large Churches: 714 (49 churches) Medium Churches: 361 (61 churches) Small Churches: 159 (83 churches) Very Small Churches: 51 (118 churches) _ _ _ AVERAGE WEEKLY IN-PERSON + ONLINE WORSHIP ATTENDANCE Megachurches: 6,375 (36 churches) Emerging Megachurches: 1,393 (45 churches) Large Churches: 705 (44 churches) Medium Churches: 363 (57 churches) Small Churches: 161 (87 churches) Very Small Churches: 53 (101 churches) _ _ _ TOP 3 FASTEST-GROWING CHURCHES (2021-22)* Megachurches: 67.4%: Southbrook Christian Church, Miamisburg, OH 53.8%: Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY 53.7%: The Crossing, Quincy,
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February 21, 2023
Boise Bible College introduced a new logo in recent weeks. Also briefs from Mid-Atlantic Christian University, ICOM, Central Christian College of the Bible, Milligan University, Maritime Christian College, Common Grounds Unity, and more.
November 21, 2022
Milligan University, William Jessup University, Great Lakes Christian College, Manhattan Christian College, and Johnson University Florida had strong showings but didn’t win any championships last week in the national finals of several sports.
November 16, 2022
Milligan University recognized the achievements of numerous alumni and friends during its annual “Celebrate Milligan” dinner, including Roger Babik, the founder of Master Provisions. Also briefs about a Church Planter Boot Camp, John Maurice, and more.
November 3, 2022
Kenneth T. Norris of Montague, P.E.I., Canada, wrote in 1954: "Through the power of God we shall receive new bodies. These bodies will be identifiable, incorruptible, glorious, powerful, spiritual—fashioned in the image of Christ’s."
September 16, 2022
Alberta Bible College is celebrating its 90th anniversary this weekend with three days of festivities beginning today (Sept. 16).
In his four years coaching at Great Lakes Christian College, Richard Westerlund has worked to instill a Jesus model of service and sacrifice in his men's basketball players. That effort is paying off in wins on and off the court.
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