January 26, 2023
"By the use of such charts people 'hear the gospel' by the eye as well as by the ear," H.F. MacLane wrote in 1897. "And the message of truth is impressed upon the mind in such a way that it will not soon be forgotten."
August 17, 2022
If you have an interesting hobby and serve in ministry with a Christian Church or Church of Christ—or know of a friend who checks those boxes—would you share that with us for possible inclusion in an upcoming article?
August 19, 2021
"It was here in the summer of 1838 that a very pretentious doctor . . . had so frightened one of our able debaters of those times, that he obtained and rejoiced in the name of ‘Campbellite Killer.’”
July 19, 2014
Gene Appel says “The evangelistic temperature of a church drops faster than anything else.” He discusses how to solve this problem, including a strategy of reducing ministry programs where he preaches, Eastside Christian Church, Anaheim, California. Hear his interview with CHRISTIAN STANDARD Editor Mark Taylor here.
July 17, 2014
Rick Rusaw thinks about how the “externally focused” concept has matured to make a difference these days in whole communities. He describes the power of neighboring and tells how that’s being lived out where he preaches, LifeBridge Christian Church, Longmont, Colorado. Hear his interview with CHRISTIAN STANDARD editor Mark Taylor here.
July 11, 2014
Lee Strobel talked about his love for the Christian Church movement and the need for apologetics teaching today in his interview with CHRISTIAN STANDARD Editor Mark Taylor at the 2014 North American Christian Convention. See it here.
May 12, 2013
By Kent E. Fillinger “If you build it, they will come” is an adaptation of the famous line from the movie Field of Dreams. This adage doesn”t always apply to churches, but in the case of Academy Christian Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, its dreams did come true. Academy completed its fourth building expansion project on April 1, 2012, doubling its facility”s square footage and increasing the church”s visibility from the main road. Since then, the average number of weekly guests has increased from four to eight, and average attendance during 2012 increased from 415 to 529 (27 percent). Academy
By Kent E. Fillinger Twenty years of positive growth for a church is virtually unheard of, but that is what Barry Cameron has experienced at Crossroads Christian Church in Grand Prairie, Texas. When Cameron arrived in 1992, the church had never broken 250 in attendance, its facilities were limited and decaying, and it was in debt. The church outgrew its Arlington facility by 2004, when it was averaging 1,800, so it relocated to Grand Prairie. Even though the church could track 800 people who didn”t make the move, the church still grew. Last year Crossroads grew 15 percent to an
By Staff Our annual chart provides attendance and faculty figures, income and expenditures, contact information, and more for 29 colleges affiliated with Christian church and church of Christ. Click here to view the 2011-12_college_chart.
CrossRoads Christian Church (Danville, IL) found a simple but practical way to serve the community by opening its building as a “cooling station.” Anyone who needed to escape the heat was invited to rest at the church anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. last Wednesday and Friday.
Next week, Plainfield (IN) Christian Church will host the 2011 Hispanic Christian Convention. PCC”s sister congregation, Iglesia Cristiana Westside, and hundreds of members from other churches across the country will gather for the three-day convention. Ramon Rendon, minister at ICW, is the convention president this year.
In conjunction with the Indianapolis (IN) Parks and the Second Helpings organization, East 91st Street Christian Church (Indianapolis) is holding a summer lunch program. The initiative, which began last week and continues until the end of July, offers a welcoming atmosphere and a free nutritious meal for children and adults in the community each Monday through Friday. Throughout the summer, East 91st also plans fun activities for kids and families.
The Eubanks Institute for Missions at Johnson Bible College hosted a two-day gathering on the role of forwarding agents in mission work, with sessions on finances, education, publishing, and more.
April 28, 2011
A Christian Standard survey listing of 47 medium-sized churches that averaged 250-499 in worship during 2010, including attendance and baptism data.
April 22, 2011
Chancey Road Christian Church hosted Pasco County’s first-ever Homeless Connect event, serving more than 600 people with access to food, clothing, housing applications, medical care, legal advice, and more.
March 9, 2011
Christian Standard’s 2010-11 college chart provides attendance, faculty, financial, and contact information for 29 colleges affiliated with Christian church and church of Christ.
December 1, 2010
Members of Journey's Crossing Christian Church served early Black Friday shoppers with coffee, hot chocolate, and breakfast treats at one of their area’s busiest shopping centers.
May 19, 2010
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Scot McKnight’s praise for the Restoration Movement and the ongoing need for connection among Christian churches and leaders.
View the 2010 Christian College Chart with attendance and faculty figures, income and expenditures, contact information, and more for 35 affiliated colleges.
July 13, 2008
Gene Carter, Becky Ahlberg, and Eric Ahlberg reflect on the Restoration Movement, church loyalty, doctrine, family heritage, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and the continuing call to Christian unity.
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