December 2, 2009
Interview with David Bycroft
David Bycroft reflects on how Tyro Christian Church grew in a town of 250 through long-term leadership, volunteer ministry, rural outreach, and a steady focus on reaching the lost.
Articles for tag: Church Development Fund
September 23, 2009
Interview with Allan Dunbar
Allan Dunbar reflects on the NACC, megachurches, church planting, unity, and the enduring importance of Restoration Movement distinctives for Christian churches and churches of Christ.
September 9, 2009
Interview with Lorraine Dupray
Lorraine Dupray reflects on motherhood, grandmotherhood, Scripture, and a lifetime of faithful service through women’s ministry, youth ministry, and the local church.
September 6, 2009
Salt Lake City Church Planting
Douglas J. Crozier shares how leaders came together to pursue church planting on the Wasatch Front, with a vision for new multiplying churches in Salt Lake City and beyond.
August 26, 2009
Interview with Todd Wilson
Todd Wilson discusses multisite churches, leadership strain, church planting, and why the next movement may depend on churches learning to release and send disciples.
Interview with Dean Trune
Dean Trune discusses soul care, spiritual disciplines, coaching, character, self-awareness, and how ministers and believers can build their lives around a deeper relationship with God.
July 8, 2009
Interview with David Clark
David Clark reflects on “Grace that Heals,” explaining how God’s grace restores wounded souls, confronts hidden brokenness, and invites people into prayer, humility, and lasting spiritual healing.
Interview with John Walker
John Walker explains how Blessing Ranch began as a Christian leader resource and renewal center, helping pastors, families, and ministry teams pursue restoration, growth, and prevention.
May 19, 2009
Interview with Kurt Ervin
Kurt Ervin discusses how Central Christian Church uses online and Facebook campuses for evangelism, discipleship, Communion, baptism, small groups, and global church planting.
April 15, 2009
Interview with Gene Appel
Gene Appel discusses megachurches, multisite ministry, Willow Creek’s Reveal study, discipleship, and why churches of every size should pursue the Acts 2 model.
March 22, 2009
Church Loans, Risky Loans?
Church Development Fund president Doug Crozier says moral and leadership failure, more than economic downturns, poses the greatest risk to church loans and congregational stability.
February 11, 2009
Interview with Jeff Stone
Jeff Stone previews the 2009 North American Christian Convention, its “Still Amazed” theme, renewed preaching focus, and emphasis on grace, reconciliation, and encouragement for churches.
December 17, 2008
Interview with Jon Weece
Jon Weece explains how Southland Christian Church’s controversial Christmas outreach decision became a year-round commitment to serving people outside the church’s walls.
November 5, 2008
Interview with Harry Graham
Harry Graham discusses how churches can care well for staff through fair salary, medical benefits, retirement planning, and Christ-centered trust between ministers and elders.
October 8, 2008
Interview with Jim Penhollow
Jim Penhollow discusses church planting momentum, people resources, East 91st Street Christian Church’s multiplication efforts, and the need to focus on underchurched regions.
September 24, 2008
Interview with Mike Kilgallin
Mike Kilgallin reflects on his calling to lead Crossroads College, the value of Bible college education, and how Christian schools can serve churches and the Restoration Movement.
September 21, 2008
NACC Viewpoints: It’s All About the Mission
Justin Horey reflects on the NACC’s attendance challenges, exhibitor value, and need for a clearer mission that draws the right people—not merely larger crowds.
August 15, 2008
Interview with Dale Newberry
Dale Newberry discusses church elders, shepherding, staff leadership, prayer, and the careful process Ten Mile Christian Church uses to identify and develop qualified elders.
July 30, 2008
Interview with Ken Idleman
Ken Idleman reflects on the Restoration Movement’s growth, doctrinal distinctives, church planting, evangelism, leadership development, and the challenges facing future generations of Christian leaders.
July 16, 2008
Interview with Doug Wood
Doug Wood explains how churches can address fear, build trust, recover Restoration principles, and pursue first-century growth without compromising biblical convictions.
