January 29, 2021
I soaked up Sam Stone's wit and wisdom during our lunches together. Afterward, I’d take notes about our conversations. After hearing of his passing, inspired by his wordsmithing, I felt compelled to share just a small part of his story.
August 27, 2016
By Mark A. Taylor In recognition of CHRISTIAN STANDARD”s 150th birthday earlier this year, the North American Christian Convention featured a workshop led by three of the magazine”s contributing editors. We asked each of them to think about hopes and challenges they see for the future of the churches served by this magazine for a century and a half. The comments below are edited from the hour-long workshop. See the whole session here. Matt Proctor What will be the future of the independent Christian churches? As I considered the churches I”ve seen, I thought of three answers to that question:
December 9, 2015
Christian Standard Media LLC Will Continue to Produce and Market Christian Ministry Resources Such as Magazines, VBS, and Missions Kits Cincinnati, OH ““ December 9, 2015 ““ Standard Publishing Group LLC, following the recent sale of its Standard Lesson Commentary® series, Sunday school curriculum, and several other church resources to David C. Cook, is pleased to announce its corporate name change to Christian Standard Media LLC. The company”s highly esteemed Christian Standard® monthly magazine and The Lookout® weekly magazine, as well as the popular Vacation Bible School program and other ministry resources such as the Kids Serving Kidsâ„¢ missions kits
September 22, 2010
Welcome to Christian Standard’s redesigned Web site! Please take some time to explore it and discover some new features, which include . . . New Copy Every Day Visit our site every day to read new articles, new blog posts, news items from around the country, and new comments from readers like you. Speaking of Comments You can add them at the bottom of every article. If you prefer to write a letter to the editor, we”ll accept those too, and post them as quickly as possible. But not as quickly as your comments will appear if you decide to
A Christian Standard survey of more than 1,200 church leaders found strong interest in staying connected through the magazine, leader meetings, conventions, e-mail, and online resources.
April 6, 2008
Orrin Root reflects on the meaning and responsibility of public prayer, urging leaders to pray with sympathy, specificity, eloquence, and thoughtful preparation.
January 24, 2007
As Standard Publishing prepares to move, the work of sorting and discarding sparks reflection on what truly lasts. Historic volumes and Isaac Errett’s legacy point to an enduring commitment to Scripture and Christian unity.
July 12, 2006
Mark A. Taylor connects insights from Michael Pollan and Gordon MacDonald to a simple spiritual practice: relax, slow down, and savor life—because God may be in the wait and the interruptions.
November 30, 2005
Download the CHRISTIAN STANDARD Index for 2008 to support research and reference. This annual index helps readers search by topic, author, and columnist.
November 30, 2005
Do you have a great baptism photo from your church, camp, or an outdoor setting? The Christian Standard is collecting high-resolution baptism pictures for two upcoming issues. Email one or two JPEGs with names, church info, and publishing permission.
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