Articles for tag: Christian Churches

June 9, 2010

Never More Movement, Never More Questions

By Mark A. Taylor I don”t remember the author of the essay or the year it appeared in CHRISTIAN STANDARD. I know it was decades ago, probably in the late “60s or early “70s. And I remember the question the writer raised: “When will the Restoration Movement startÂ movingÂ again?” The essay was a plea for our churches and leaders and institutions to step out of their lethargy and isolation and to actually make something happen in our world for Christ”s sake. Maybe someone listened, because no one in Christian churches and churches of Christ today is pleading for something to move.

May 26, 2010

Mark A. Taylor

Church & Ministry Campus Ministry

Campus Ministries A Strategy for Spiritual Growth

Churches can strengthen campus ministries through giving, service, hospitality, prayer, and helping students connect with ministries that encourage spiritual growth during college.

May 12, 2010

Mark A. Taylor

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

A New Reason to Register

Mark A. Taylor encourages readers to register for the North American Christian Convention, highlighting worship, preaching, workshops, fellowship, and a free CHRISTIAN STANDARD gift subscription.

January 10, 2010

Staff

Restoration Movement History

Stone-Campbell Dialogue Launches New Phase

The Stone-Campbell Dialogue marked a decade of unity discussions by shifting its focus toward shared mission, service projects, grassroots engagement, and younger leadership across the movement’s three streams.

July 29, 2009

Mark A. Taylor

Preaching Christian Standard Updates News & Updates

Valuable Downloads for You and Others You Know

Christian Standard highlights a growing list of downloadable resources for teaching, preaching, personal study, church leadership, and local church distribution through ChristianStandard.com.

May 24, 2009

David Faust

Restoration Movement History

The 2006 Unity Efforts”“Three Years Later

David Faust reflects on the 2006 unity efforts between Christian churches and churches of Christ, naming what changed, what did not, and why cooperation still matters.

April 29, 2009

Mark A. Taylor

Church & Ministry Campus Ministry

Campus Ministries”“Something Special

Christian Campus Ministry and Christian Colleges Help Students Keep Their Faith Christian campus ministry can provide vital community for students during the college years. Mark A. Taylor reflects on how campus ministries, Christian colleges, and Bible colleges help students strengthen their faith whether they attend faith-based schools or secular universities. Campus ministries can provide vital Christian community for students on secular campuses. Christian liberal arts colleges and Bible colleges offer scholarship in an atmosphere of faith. Families and congregations should pay attention to ministries serving students preparing for college. By Mark A. Taylor It was a typical college visit, the

April 15, 2009

Mark A. Taylor

Church & Ministry Church Growth Church Leadership

Your Vision”“and Ours

Mark A. Taylor explains why Christian Standard devotes a special issue to megachurches while urging churches to pursue their own God-given vision instead of copying others.

March 15, 2009

Tom Tanner

Organizations & Events Colleges & Seminaries

Accessibility, Affordability, and Accountability: A “˜Spellings Report” for Our Schools

Tom Tanner considers Christian higher education through the lenses of accessibility, affordability, and accountability, calling churches to understand and support schools preparing future leaders.

March 11, 2009

Mark A. Taylor

Organizations & Events Colleges & Seminaries

More Than a Matter of Percentage

Mark A. Taylor introduces a new Restoration Movement statistic in the Christian college summary and invites readers to discuss what it reveals about mission, support, and student identity.

November 16, 2008

Darrel Rowland

Church Leadership Eldership

Should the Minister Be One of the Elders?

Darrel Rowland explores whether ministers should serve as elders, highlighting church leaders who value trust, accountability, biblical eldership, and healthy elder-minister relationships.

July 30, 2008

Mark A. Taylor

Theology & Bible Communion & Lord's Supper

First Steps Toward Mending Broken Relationships

Mark A. Taylor reflects on the Great Communion celebration and its call for Restoration Movement churches to take a first step toward mending broken relationships around the Lord’s Supper.

July 13, 2008

Ethan Magness

Restoration Movement History

Restoration Movement Q&A 5

Ethan Magness reflects on the Restoration Movement’s continuing relevance, its commitment to Scripture, its place in a postmodern age, and the importance of baptism and weekly Communion.

July 2, 2008

Mark A. Taylor

Organizations & Events Ministries & Nonprofits

Let’s See More Stories Like This One

Mark A. Taylor reflects on CMF and FAME’s cooperation in AIDS ministry and urges churches and parachurch ministries to work together for the cause of Christ.

April 23, 2008

Brad Dupray

Church & Ministry Campus Ministry

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.

March 5, 2008

Mark A. Taylor

Church Life

Your Opinion About Our Unique Identity

CHRISTIAN STANDARD invites readers to complete a survey about connection and identity within the Restoration Movement. The article highlights encouraging growth and influence, while raising concerns about drifting from the movement’s unique plea.

February 24, 2008

C. Robert Wetzel

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

The World Convention: Christmas Truce or Reclaiming a Heritage?

Drawing on the 1914 Christmas Truce, C. Robert Wetzel recounts how the World Convention of Churches of Christ has fostered unity across the Stone-Campbell Movement—strengthening fellowship, global partnership, and evangelistic witness.

February 20, 2008

Mark A. Taylor

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

The Possibilities and the Purposes of Staying Connected

Mark A. Taylor reflects on global inequality, the Restoration plea, and the need for connection across independent congregations—then points to the World Convention as a rare chance to learn, unite, and engage the world’s needs.

February 17, 2008

By Various

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

I Believe in the NACC!

A collection of reflections from multiple voices on why they value the NACC—highlighting Bible Bowl, worship, teaching, encouragement for ministry, and the partnership and networking the convention helps foster.

December 31, 2007

Christian Standard

Miscellaneous

Obituaries from 2007

An alphabetical collection of obituary notices honoring individuals connected to Christian churches and ministries, with brief biographies, ministry service details, survivors, and memorial or service information.

Never More Movement, Never More Questions

Campus Ministries A Strategy for Spiritual Growth

A New Reason to Register

Stone-Campbell Dialogue Launches New Phase

Valuable Downloads for You and Others You Know

The 2006 Unity Efforts”“Three Years Later

Campus Ministries”“Something Special

Your Vision”“and Ours

Accessibility, Affordability, and Accountability: A “˜Spellings Report” for Our Schools

More Than a Matter of Percentage

Should the Minister Be One of the Elders?

First Steps Toward Mending Broken Relationships

Restoration Movement Q&A 5

Let’s See More Stories Like This One

Interview with Lee Snyder

Your Opinion About Our Unique Identity

The World Convention: Christmas Truce or Reclaiming a Heritage?

The Possibilities and the Purposes of Staying Connected

I Believe in the NACC!

Obituaries from 2007

God’s Promised Presence

Why Christians Care About Voting

We Need Friends

God’s Promised Presence

Why Christians Care About Voting

We Need Friends

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