September 7, 2008
Just Asking: Five Questions for the Restoration Movement
Jim Tune urges Restoration Movement church planters to recover historical memory, doctrinal clarity, and family loyalty while pursuing unity and mission with grace.
Articles for tag: Churches of Christ
First Steps Toward Mending Broken Relationships
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the Great Communion celebration and its call for Restoration Movement churches to take a first step toward mending broken relationships around the Lord’s Supper.
Interview with Leonard Wymore
Leonard Wymore reflects on the North American Christian Convention, addressing its purpose, declining attendance, cost challenges, programming concerns, and renewed opportunities for churches across the movement.
June 29, 2008
Stone-Campbell Dialogue Addresses Issues of Global Mission
Representatives of the three Stone-Campbell streams met in St. Louis to discuss global mission, Christian unity, overseas partnerships, and future cooperation among the churches.
April 23, 2008
Interview with Lee Snyder
Lee Snyder reflects on the value of campus ministry, the spiritual needs of university students, and how churches can prepare young believers for college.
March 16, 2008
The Future of Christian Church Colleges
As Christian colleges and universities grow and adapt, issues like accreditation, accountability, and accessibility will shape how they prepare leaders for the church. John Derry outlines key factors for planning strategically and serving future generations well.
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.
Celebrating Ordination
Chuck Sackett reflects on ordination and the call to ministry, urging churches to pair careful evaluation with long-term encouragement and accountability for those they ordain.
February 24, 2008
The World Convention: Christmas Truce or Reclaiming a Heritage?
Drawing on the 1914 Christmas Truce, C. Robert Wetzel recounts how the World Convention of Churches of Christ has fostered unity across the Stone-Campbell Movement—strengthening fellowship, global partnership, and evangelistic witness.
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.
January 6, 2008
Restoration Forum: Catalyst for Change
A look back at the Restoration Forum and its impact on relationships between churches of Christ and Christian churches/churches of Christ—how conversations, worship, and fellowship helped break down walls and encourage cooperation.
December 31, 2007
Obituaries from 2007
An alphabetical collection of obituary notices honoring individuals connected to Christian churches and ministries, with brief biographies, ministry service details, survivors, and memorial or service information.
December 16, 2007
Scholarship in the Stone-Campbell Movement
Douglas A. Foster traces how anti-intellectualism shaped the Stone-Campbell Movement—and how Disciples, churches of Christ, and Christian churches/churches of Christ increasingly embraced rigorous scholarship and wider academic engagement.
December 16, 2007
A Publication for Scholars: A Review of Stone-Campbell Journal
A first-time attendee describes the Stone-Campbell Journal (SCJ) Conference—its distinctive scholarly fellowship, purpose, leadership, and the journal’s role as a safe forum for thoughtful engagement.
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.
September 2, 2007
Speakers Announced for 2008 World Convention
Main session speakers for the 17th World Convention (July 30–August 3, 2008, Nashville) include Cynthia Hale, Bob Russell, Mike Cope, and president C. Robert Wetzel, exploring the theme “Together in Christ.”
August 26, 2007
Two Christians Pursue Paths to Unity:
Bill Westfall reflects on God’s guidance through decades of ministry and a surprising new season of unity at Boise State University, where prayer and a shared focus on Jesus are helping campus ministers become imitators of him.
August 19, 2007
From Conversation to Cooperation
After more than two decades of unity-focused gatherings, the Restoration Forum will conclude this September. Victor Knowles recounts its origins, key milestones, and why organizers believe it’s time to move from conversation to cooperation.
June 24, 2007
Traveling the Unity Road
Victor Knowles reflects on churches of Christ and Christian churches unity after the 2006 NACC, highlighting shared worship, mission partnerships, leadership conversations, and renewed fellowship across the Restoration Movement.
Celebrating a Celebration
Why celebrate 2009? Pat Magness reflects on the bicentennial of Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address and the centennial of the 1909 Pittsburgh gathering—then points to a Lord’s Supper–centered vision for renewed unity.
