September 2, 2007
Main session speakers for the 17th World Convention (July 30–August 3, 2008, Nashville) include Cynthia Hale, Bob Russell, Mike Cope, and president C. Robert Wetzel, exploring the theme “Together in Christ.”
August 19, 2007
After more than two decades of unity-focused gatherings, the Restoration Forum will conclude this September. Victor Knowles recounts its origins, key milestones, and why organizers believe it’s time to move from conversation to cooperation.
June 24, 2007
A year after a historic “family reunion” at the 2006 NACC, Victor Knowles recounts growing cooperation between churches of Christ and Christian churches—shared worship, mission work, and renewed commitment to unity “that the world may believe.”
April 25, 2007
Perry Rubin explains how Auburn Christian Fellowship builds community through relationships, weekly rhythms, and campus outreach. He shares why campus ministry matters for faith formation and how students carry that impact into church and mission after graduation.
January 31, 2007
CHRISTIAN STANDARD invites churches averaging 1,000+ in weekend worship attendance in 2006 to submit for the annual megachurch report, and encourages readers to sign up for the free weekly e newsletter and share church news for “Buzz.”
December 3, 2006
A tithe from the 2006 North American Christian Convention helped launch a new effort in Kenya to address the HIV/AIDS crisis through voluntary counseling and testing centers under the Christian Relief Fund.
August 16, 2006
Rick Jett explains how International Disaster Emergency Services (IDES) works through churches and missionaries to deliver aid in crises, strengthen local witness, and help congregations prepare to respond to disasters.
North American Christian Convention in Louisville featured shared preaching and blended worship between Christian churches and churches of Christ, with messages of grace, reconciliation, and unity shaping the week.
June 28, 2006
Mark A. Taylor reflects on fellowship amid disagreement—first in families, then in churches. He calls for humility and grace that covers belief and practice, urging Christians to pursue reconciliation without compromise.
James B. North argues the 1906 division grew from deeper tensions than organs or missionary societies. He points to relationships, trust, and liberty in opinion as keys that might have prevented separation.
June 21, 2006
Reflecting on how written memories can be “put away,” Mark A. Taylor calls Christian churches and churches of Christ to move beyond old divisions and embrace biblical unity through shared mission, fellowship, and forgiveness.
March 29, 2006
As CHRISTIAN STANDARD marks its 140th anniversary, Mark A. Taylor reflects on the need for more than annual reunions to keep a far-flung Christian family connected—and why the mission remains unchanged.
February 26, 2006
A brief notice sharing an updated PDF chart listing new congregations planted by Christian churches and churches of Christ from January 2003 through December 2005.
February 5, 2006
A call to renewed unity within the Restoration family, centered on Jesus’ prayer in John 17 and the 2006 North American Christian Convention theme, “Together in Christ,” in Louisville.
February 1, 2006
A reflection on the North American Christian Convention’s call for unity, the long history behind division over worship practices, and the growing signs of cooperation between Christian churches and churches of Christ.
December 4, 2005
Many chaplain roles require ecclesiastical endorsement. This article explains the Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission’s history, how endorsement works, and the responsibilities shared by chaplains and the commission.
November 30, 2005
Reflecting on Jesus’ prayer for unity in John 17, David Faust invites the Restoration family to see the 2006 North American Christian Convention as a historic chance to worship, repent, and serve “together in Christ.”
August 7, 2005
Mike Cope reflects on the 1906 divide and urges local, practical reconciliation between churches of Christ and Christian churches. With regret, hope, and a breakfast-table parable, he calls believers to apology, forgiveness, and shared ministry.
June 26, 2005
Rubel Shelly and John York discuss Woodmont Hills as “The Family of God,” emphasizing acceptance, honesty, and movement toward Christ. They also describe shared preaching and dialogue sermons designed to keep the focus on Christ, not personalities.
Mark A. Taylor considers why people ask for doctrinal statements and what churches choose to publish online. He notes how “What We Believe” pages help visitors understand a church’s bedrock convictions.
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