December 29, 2010
Family Resemblance
Teresa Schantz Williams reflects on the strengths she discovered in a cappella churches of Christ, including servant leadership, active elders, congregational worship, and bridges within the Restoration family.
Articles for tag: Churches of Christ
December 6, 2010
Stone-Campbell Dialogue Continues Progress Toward Unity
The Stone-Campbell Dialogue met in Johnson City, Tennessee, as leaders from three Restoration Movement streams discussed unity, past divisions, and future efforts for continued conversation and cooperation.
November 19, 2010
A New Way to Train Workers
Ron Holland introduces LivingStone International University in Uganda as a collaborative Christian higher education project focused on social justice, Restoration Movement unity, and preparing African leaders.
October 2, 2010
Interview with Byron Davis
Byron Davis explains how Dream of Destiny is helping Christian churches and churches of Christ pursue ethnic diversity, stronger ministry networks, and more intentional evangelistic outreach.
September 1, 2010
Downloadable Resources You May Not Know About
Mark A. Taylor highlights the print and downloadable versions of What Kind of Church Is This?, a Christian Standard resource churches can use with visitors, new members, and inquirers.
August 8, 2010
Children and Baptism: In Search of a New Model (Part 1)
Teresa D. Welch considers why parents and churches struggle with children’s baptism, examining New Testament examples, age questions, and the “age of accountability.”
July 4, 2010
For God and Country
James B. North traces how people connected to the Restoration Movement have served in public office, from presidents and senators to judges, representatives, governors, and state legislators.
Our Gift to You, Your Gift to Us
Mark A. Taylor introduces the newly redesigned Christian Standard, explaining how the updated look supports the magazine’s long-standing mission to resource Christian churches.
June 13, 2010
Responses to Lawson and Alexander’s Articles
Readers respond to LeRoy Lawson and Dick Alexander on the future of the Restoration Movement, weighing unity, Scripture, preaching, restoration, church identity, and New Testament Christianity.
June 13, 2010
Two Views About the Future of the Restoration Movement: Let’s Keep Moving!
Why the Restoration Movement Still Matters LeRoy Lawson reflects on whether the Restoration Movement should continue as a distinct movement or dissolve into the broader church. He argues that the movement still has a vital role to play through nondenominational connectedness, unity, New Testament authority, spiritual gifts, and shared mission. The article asks whether the Restoration Movement still needs to exist. Lawson argues that institutions do not define the movement; the church’s mission does. He identifies 10 values the Restoration Movement can still offer to the larger Christian enterprise. By Leroy Lawson This January, Standard Publishing’s Publishing Committee, CHRISTIAN STANDARD’s
June 9, 2010
Never More Movement, Never More Questions
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the vitality, uncertainty, and renewed questions facing Christian churches and churches of Christ as the Restoration Movement considers its identity and future.
May 26, 2010
Campus Ministries A Strategy for Spiritual Growth
Churches can strengthen campus ministries through giving, service, hospitality, prayer, and helping students connect with ministries that encourage spiritual growth during college.
May 19, 2010
The Case for Staying Connected
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Scot McKnight’s praise for the Restoration Movement and the ongoing need for connection among Christian churches and leaders.
A New Reason to Register
Mark A. Taylor encourages readers to register for the North American Christian Convention, highlighting worship, preaching, workshops, fellowship, and a free CHRISTIAN STANDARD gift subscription.
February 14, 2010
Testimony of an NACC Newcomer
Daryl Reed reflects on his Restoration Movement roots, changing perspective on worship, and the encouragement he found through connection at the North American Christian Convention.
January 24, 2010
Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?
Ash Barker shares four discernment questions for leaders weighing ministry transition, drawing on urban mission experiences in Melbourne and Bangkok.
January 24, 2010
Holloway Named Executive Director of World Convention
Gary Holloway has been appointed executive director of World Convention, bringing academic, ministry, international, and Stone-Campbell Movement experience to the global gathering.
January 10, 2010
Stone-Campbell Dialogue Launches New Phase
The Stone-Campbell Dialogue marked a decade of unity discussions by shifting its focus toward shared mission, service projects, grassroots engagement, and younger leadership across the movement’s three streams.
August 19, 2009
How Will You Celebrate Great Communion?
Mark A. Taylor reviews the purpose of Great Communion and shares practical resources for churches planning an October 4 observance rooted in Restoration Movement history.
Valuable Downloads for You and Others You Know
Christian Standard highlights a growing list of downloadable resources for teaching, preaching, personal study, church leadership, and local church distribution through ChristianStandard.com.
