Think Outward
Every church will tell you they have an outward focus because they know that's Jesus' Great Commission, but the truth is that many are not.
Articles for tag: Chris Moon
January 1, 2026
Succession: The Things You Need to Know but Others Won’t Tell You
We need to start thinking and planning for succession earlier rather than later, knowing that the stakes are high, the process takes time, and that we are following a biblical mandate.
January 1, 2026
Retirement, Ministry, and Learning to Let Go: A Pastor’s Wife’s Perspective
Retirement doesn’t mean ministry is over. It just means it looks different. The way we influence and serve may change, but God still uses us.
January 1, 2026
Bridging the Leadership Gap: Essential Steps for Church Succession
Elders and pastors need to intentionally work to identify and develop future pastors and leaders, viewing this as both a calling and a priority.
January 1, 2026
Serving in the Shadows
If your main motivation is to please other people, and your self-worth depends on others’ approval, you will be frustrated and disappointed.
January 1, 2026
Pastoral Transition: Succession or Interim?
When done with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, succession and an intentional interim create the smoothest path to pastoral transition.
November 6, 2025
Love’s Persuasive Power
Love has persuasive power. Compassion makes our arguments more convincing, but without love, our arguments sound hollow.
September 4, 2025
Is It Time for a Rest? Four Experts Weigh in on Chief Questions about Your Sabbatical
We interviewed four experts about how to plan for a sabbatical—from how to have those early conversations with your church leaders to exactly what you ought to do during your time away.
Johnson University to Expand Science Program with New Building
Johnson University broke ground of a new science building as part of an effort to bolster the institution's science programs.
February 4, 2025
Nebraska Nonprofit Aims to Call, Create, and Care for Local Pastors
A Nebraska church has launched a nonprofit organization aimed at calling new pastors to the ministry and supporting those who already are serving
November 5, 2024
Missouri Pastor Launches Apprenticeship-Style Ministry Training Program
A new ministry training program launched this fall aimed at giving aspiring pastors an apprenticeship-style ministry education at a low cost.
October 31, 2024
Novel Generosity: Churches and Individuals Who Creatively Share Their Blessings with Others
Christians and churches are called by Christ to share their blessings with those around them. Giving often is pretty straight-forward. See a need and meet it.  But some givers go a little further with their generosity—not perhaps in what they give, but in how they go about doing it.
September 1, 2024
‘Preach the Word’: Four Bible Colleges Focusing on the Preaching Mission of the Restoration Movement
The Restoration Movement isn’t bound together by an organization or authority structure, it is bound together by preaching.
Point University Continues to Grow Enrollment Through Employer ‘Subscription’ Program
Point University continues to expand its enrollment through "subscription" agreements with Chick-fil-A and other companies.
JOHNSON UNIVERSITY SELLS FLORIDA CAMPUS
Johnson University sells Florida campus, formerly Florida Christian College, for $28 million.
Lincoln Christian University Officially Closed – But the Work Goes On
Lincoln Christian University has shut its doors for the final time. The 80-year-old Bible college in Illinois ended operations on May 31.
Batesville, Ind., Congregation Helps Metamora Church Close with Dignity
One year ago, Metamora Church of Christ decided to shut its doors. Metamora's leaders approached Jeff Stone and the elders in Batesville Christian Church. Would they help the church sell its building and make sure something good came out of a difficult situation? . . .
Long-Tenured Pastors Say Love Is Key to Their Staying
What does it take to pastor a church for the long haul? Christian Standard posed this question to Bob Stevens who has served with Allensburg Church of Christ in Ohio for 40 years; Jerran Jackson, 44-year minister with Clarksburg (Indiana) Christian Church; and David Simpson, pastor with Lanier Christian Church in Georgia for 48 years. . . .
April 30, 2024
Historic Canton, Ohio, Church to Open New Campus
After two years of strong growth, First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio, is expanding. The historic church—once led by P. H. Welshimer—hopes to open its first campus location this fall. The church in November spent $2.1 million on a 33,000-square-foot building on 5 acres on the southwest side of Canton. . . .
April 5, 2024
Search Continues for Missing Women
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is not certain two missing Kansas women—including a Christian church pastor’s wife—are still alive. The women—Jilian Kelley, 39, and Veronica Butler, 27—have been missing since March 30. Kelley is the wife of Heath Kelley, pastor of Hugoton First Christian Church.  . . .
