Survey Says: We Want to Stay Connected!
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.
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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 5, 2008
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 20, 2008
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 13, 2008
This Is What’s “Actually Happening”
Mark A. Taylor reflects on why the North American Christian Convention remains worth engaging, pointing to Cam Huxford’s perspective on growth, mission, change, and the shared essentials celebrated at the NACC.
January 30, 2008
Ministers: The Happiest Workers in America
A Time survey said clergy are America’s happiest workers. Mark A. Taylor reflects on ministry’s pressures and why lasting joy often comes from serving others and offering hope in Jesus’ name.
January 23, 2008
Just to Remind You
CHRISTIAN STANDARD shares ways to sign up for the free weekly e-newsletter, submit church news items, and send letters to the editor. Churches averaging 1,000+ in 2007 weekend worship attendance are invited to submit megachurch issue data.
January 6, 2008
Introducing . . . The Year of the Elder
Christian Standard introduces “The Year of the Elder,” a yearlong series exploring the role of elders in the 21st-century Western church and inviting readers to join the discussion through letters, submissions, and sharing the series.
December 30, 2007
Index to CHRISTIAN STANDARD for 2007
Looking for articles from CHRISTIAN STANDARD’s 2007 print issues? Download the eight-page annual index and research entries by topic, author, and columnist using the PDF provided.
November 4, 2007
Common Ties, Gratefully Shared
Standard Publishing donated a major archival collection to the Disciples of Christ Historical Society in Nashville, including 19th-century periodicals, key leaders’ books, and thousands of biographical files that help preserve Stone-Campbell history.
October 31, 2007
Why Not Take Two or More?
CHRISTIAN STANDARD and The Lookout will increase postage/handling for individual subscriptions beginning with the December issues. Bulk rates are not increasing, and churches can save significantly by ordering multiple copies to one address.
September 19, 2007
Why Attend the North American Christian Convention?
An excerpt from Jennifer Taylor addresses three recurring critiques of the NACC—competing events, cost, and changing preferences—and argues the convention’s unique role is helping churches stay connected as a movement.
August 29, 2007
Changing to Serve You Better
CHRISTIAN STANDARD outlines a 2008 plan featuring 12 special themed issues with expanded pages and additional advertising, while also rotating its roster of contributing editors and welcoming four new members.
NACC: Blessings and Disappointments
A reflection from the North American Christian Convention in Kansas City—where connection mattered, church planting took center stage, and leaders announced a future schedule change away from the Fourth of July week.
Standard Publishing Annual Report: Joining Hands in Ministry
A reflection on Jeremiah 50’s call to “set up a standard” and how it helped shape Standard Publishing’s mission—past innovations, present partnerships, and a renewed commitment to serve churches with Bible-teaching resources.
Standard Publishing Announces Recipients of Christian Education Awards
Standard Publishing named 14 students from Christian colleges in the U.S. and Canada as recipients of its 2007 award for outstanding promise in Christian education, recognizing excellence, character, and ministry potential.
April 15, 2007
MEGACHURCHES: The 2006 List
CHRISTIAN STANDARD’s annual megachurch list highlights churches by weekly attendance. This entry defines megachurch and emerging megachurch thresholds and links to the 2006 megachurches chart.
March 21, 2007
New Resources From Us for You
Christian Standard is making select recent series available again as downloadable reprints. Choose from three reformatted resources on skeptics’ questions, ordination, and Calvinism—each download includes the right to make 10 copies.
February 25, 2007
Calvinism and the Bible: A Bibliography
A downloadable 10-page resource by Jack Cottrell from CHRISTIAN STANDARD examining the essence and errors of Calvinism, including sovereignty and free will, the T-U-L-I-P doctrines, Calvinism’s history, and a bibliography on Calvinism and Arminianism.
January 31, 2007
Helping You Stay Connected
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.”
