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.
Articles for tag: Church Development Fund
June 18, 2008
Interview with John Chace
John Chace reflects on how elders and staff share vision, shepherding, strategic planning, and support through growth, building expansion, and long-term ministry in South Florida.
October 24, 2007
Interview with Jim Tune
Jim Tune shares why he sees Canada as a mission field and explains how Impact Canada is planting multicultural churches in major cities. He also discusses training new leaders, funding challenges, and partnering to build a reproducing movement.
August 15, 2007
Interview with Mike Prior: posted 8/15/2007
Mike Prior of Financial Planning Ministry explains wills, living trusts, and probate in plain English—and why estate planning can become a meaningful stewardship opportunity that strengthens local churches and ministry work over time.
August 1, 2007
Interview with Pat Gelsinger
Intel executive Pat Gelsinger shares how Christians can serve employers with integrity, reflect faith at work without forcing it, and keep God, family, and work in the right order.
Interview with Matthew Lockhart
Matthew Lockhart reflects on joining Standard Publishing, the call to serve local churches, emerging trends in church resourcing, and how partnerships and innovation can strengthen ministry across children, youth, and adult programs.
May 23, 2007
Interview with Dan Clymer
Dan and Linda Clymer share how Restoration House Ministries grew from internships and training into a church-planting effort across New England—equipping leaders, launching new congregations, and reaching diverse communities in the Northeast.
April 25, 2007
Interview with Perry Rubin
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.
April 25, 2007
Interview with Dan Gilliam
Dan Gilliam discusses his book God Touches and the spiritual journey behind it—describing church as authentic fellowship, exploring recovery and brokenness, and urging readers to seek fresh, honest expressions of community and faith.
April 15, 2007
MEGACHURCH PROFILE: Parkway Christian, Surprise, AZ
Parkway Christian Church in Surprise, Arizona, grew through counterintuitive service decisions, multiple worship styles, and a strong small-group follow-up system—planning new venues while keeping worship environments intentionally intimate.
April 11, 2007
Interview with Sue Wilson
Sue Wilson shares candid insight on marriage, ministry partnership, and the pressures of being a pastor’s wife at a large church. She reflects on criticism, communication, church growth, and practical advice for younger ministers’ wives.
January 3, 2007
Interview with Mark Kitts
Mark Kitts explains how planting Crosspointe Church led him to build People Driven Software (PDS), and why better reporting and online interaction can help churches align systems with mission.
December 31, 2006
Obituaries from 2006
An alphabetical collection of obituary notices honoring ministers and Christian leaders. Each entry shares key details of a life of service, along with surviving family members and service or memorial information when available.
December 20, 2006
Interview with Bill Pile
In this candid interview, minister Bill Pile reflects on living with stage four prostate cancer, the support of his family and church, and why faith changes the way he thinks about suffering, treatment, and death.
November 8, 2006
Interview with Charles Cook
Veteran minister Charles Cook reflects on what strengthens a church, how leaders grow, and why family stability matters. He also shares lessons from missions work and how suffering reshaped his priorities.
October 29, 2006
The Male Connection: Reaching Men Involves More than Men’s Ministry
Leaders from two churches named Christ’s Church of the Valley discuss why they target men ages 25 to 45, how challenge and adventure shape their approach, and practical ways churches can better connect with unchurched men.
October 25, 2006
Interview with Dave Pasch
Dave Pasch, radio voice of the Arizona Cardinals and an ESPN broadcaster, shares how he entered sports broadcasting, prepares for games, and came to faith in Christ—plus why Christian professionals need mutual encouragement.
October 11, 2006
Interview with Barry McMurtrie
Barry McMurtrie explains why small churches plateau, how leaders can prioritize outreach, and practical ways to introduce change wisely while pursuing healthy church growth.
September 20, 2006
Better Than Iron Pills
A 1918 issue of Christian Standard sparked a look at vintage ads—from trusses and “iron” pills to church supplies. Mark A. Taylor explains today’s updated advertising policy and who may advertise.
March 26, 2006
A Church Replant in an Urban Setting
Facing decline and a changing neighborhood, West Side Christian Church chose a bold replant that became The Pearl. This story traces the costly transition, urban ministry realities, and renewed commitment to future church planting in Denver.
