September 23, 2010
2010 NACC: An Uncommon Leader
Tony Dungy shared uncommon leadership principles at the North American Christian Convention, showing how perseverance, service, and caring for people can shape leadership in football and in life.
Articles for tag: Christian Leadership
September 1, 2010
Growing Like Jesus: The Bad Bounce
Jim Tune reflects on spiritual growth, the weakness of the human heart, and the Christian leader’s need to press toward the cross rather than settle for image management or despair.
August 18, 2010
Prophetic Lessons for the 21st-Century Christian Leader (Part 2)
©Standard Publishing Christian Leadership Commitments from Jeremiah’s Call Edward Sanders reflects on Jeremiah’s call to show how Christian leaders today can make commitments rooted in trust, discipline, Christ-centered ministry, God’s authority, perseverance, and disciple-making purpose. The article connects Jeremiah’s difficult prophetic calling with the responsibilities of church leaders who serve under God’s authority. Christian leaders must place their complete trust in God alone. God’s discipline, authority, and presence shape authentic leadership. Jeremiah’s call points leaders toward Christ-centered, disciple-making ministry. (This is part 2 of a 2-part article.) By Edward Sanders The calling of Christian leaders today is different and more
August 11, 2010
Prophetic Lessons for the 21st-Century Christian Leader (Part 1)
Edward Sanders reflects on Jeremiah’s prophetic calling and challenges Christian leaders to define success by faithfulness to God rather than numbers, growth, or cultural approval.
March 15, 2009
Spiritual Formation as Leadership Development
Bill Weber urges Bible colleges and seminaries to make spiritual formation intentional, developing Christian character through curriculum, faculty mentoring, spiritual disciplines, and a campus culture centered on discipleship.
March 19, 2008
A Program to Recognize the Leaders You Know
Christian Standard invites readers to nominate outstanding servants whose Christian character and leadership are making a difference. Learn the simple criteria, where to find forms, and the April 1 nomination deadline.
March 16, 2008
The Future of Christian Church Colleges
As Christian colleges and universities grow and adapt, issues like accreditation, accountability, and accessibility will shape how they prepare leaders for the church. John Derry outlines key factors for planning strategically and serving future generations well.
January 3, 2008
Three Incentives for Joining the Movement
Brandon Smith shares three reasons Restoration Movement leaders should engage Catalyst: gaining insight from outside voices, embracing big-picture influence, and pursuing unity around God’s Word beyond denominational lines.
December 2, 2007
How Kentucky Christian University Is Training Second-Career Ministers
Kentucky Christian University’s Graduate School offers two 36-hour MA degrees with flexible options for second-career ministry students, including one-week modular and online courses.
The Humble Leader
Christian leadership isn’t just strategy or skill—it’s a matter of the heart. Through David’s story, this article warns against pride, highlights humility, and calls leaders to remember that God, not the gifted, is the source of true leadership.
January 1, 2007
“Reflections” Writers for 2007
Meet this year’s lineup of Christian Standard columnists—leaders and thinkers reflecting on Christian life, church ministry, Restoration Movement concerns, and the challenges of Christian leadership.
Calling All Leaders, Announcing All Megachurches
By Mark A. Taylor When we say CHRISTIAN STANDARD is a magazine for leaders in the local church, immediately we create a problem. Just who is a leader? At no time is that question more clearly answered than when we consider the Leaders in Christian Service program cosponsored by Milligan College and Standard Publishing. Leaders in Christian Service recognizes men and women who have discovered the beauty in the paradox presented by Christ: “Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant” (Matthew 20:26, New Living Translation ). Those who have received this reward in the past
September 14, 2005
Their Leadership”“and Mine
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Henri Nouwen’s In the Name of Jesus, confronting divisiveness, performance pressure, and power in ministry—and realizing the book’s sharpest challenge is personal.
Soft-Spoken, Kind, and Fondly Remembered
A tribute to Edwin Hayden, former CHRISTIAN STANDARD editor and longtime elder, remembered for humility, careful conviction, and enduring encouragement. Friends and former students recall his influence, his care for others, and his Christ-centered focus.
