October 20, 2026
The Search for Calm Waters in a Sea of Technology
Douglas A. Spears
Church Development Fund
Articles tagged Church Development Fund
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Male Connection: Reaching Men Involves More than Men’s Ministry
Don Wilson and Dane Johnson explain how their churches approach reaching men for Christ through challenge, sports, practical ministry, and environments designed to connect with unchurched men ages…
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…
