Articles for tag: Christian Church Today

June 2, 2018

Update on Christian Standard Media’s Searchable Church/Organization Database

As previously announced, Christian Standard Media is working to make available a searchable database of up to 10,000 Christian churches and organizations to readers of Christian Standard and The Lookout. And while that remains the goal, some factors have changed, but the end result should be an improved final product. After announcing in February our plan to develop a directory using the Christian Church Today database, we learned the Center for Church Leadership has been working in a similar fashion to develop a directory from other sources. Jerry Harris, publisher of CSM, and Tim Wallingford, director of CCL, came together and

February 22, 2018

Jerry Harris

Christian Standard Updates News & Updates

Christian Standard Media Purchases Christian Church Today

Christian Standard Media has purchased the assets of Christian Church Today, including its online database of Christian churches and Christian ministries, and plans to make them available to readers of Christian Standard and The Lookout. “Our intention is to create a digital list that will form a vital communication link in our church network locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally by providing connections and links to email, websites, and social media,” said Christian Standard Media Publisher Jerry Harris. “The database has more than 9,000 churches and organizations that we are presently and painstakingly bringing up to date,” Harris said. “We plan

February 10, 2017

Christian Standard

Christian Living

Submit News

We”re happy to post news from Christian churches, churches of Christ, and missions, colleges, and other parachurch agencies serving them. News items will appear on this Web site soon (usually within 3-5 days) after you submit them. Some items also run in the print magazine about six or seven weeks after that. All news items must include name and daytime phone number of sender. We cannot accept phoned submissions. Be sure to include name of church or organization as well as city and state. Submit all news to ch***************@********************ia.com. Digital photos (jpeg format, between 1-3mb in size) are welcome. Designate

October 13, 2010

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Church Staff

Hiring Resources

By R. Paige Mathews So, you need to hire a church worker””what is your first step? Here are some books and Web sites that will be helpful in your search. Job Descriptions Creating a comprehensive job description is the place to start in any church worker search. The following books provide a framework for writing a job description unique to your situation. The Big Book of Job Descriptions for Ministry by Larry Gilbert and Cindy Spear (Gospel Light Publications, 2002). Job Descriptions and Duties for Church Members and Workers by Herbert W. Byrne (Xulon Press, 2005). Staff Your Church for

July 13, 2008

Christian Standard

Restoration Movement History

What Will Keep Us Together?

By John Derry Christian churches have long resisted being identified or referred to as a denomination, preferring instead to be called a brotherhood or fellowship. In many cases we emphasize our local autonomy by adding the word independent when describing who we are. Our perspective is such that we object to any form of bureaucracy or hierarchical structure that would impose limitations on how we choose to function. The Bible is all we need to inform our doctrinal positions, church governance, and mission. Denominational churches may find security in having a regional or national office establish operational policies and assist

July 19, 2006

Mark A. Taylor

Organizations & Events Local Churches

Please Update Your Listing!

A church locator can help travelers and researchers—but only if listings are current. Mark A. Taylor urges churches to verify and update their Christian Church Today Locator information and highlights other site features that serve the Restoration Movement.