September 23, 2025
Christian Restoration Association Celebrates Century Mark
The Christian Restoration Association (CRA) and their long-standing publication, the Restoration Herald, are celebrating the centennial mark for their existence.
Articles for tag: Cincinnati Bible Seminary
March 12, 2024
Cincinnati Christian Education Developments in the Years Since CCU’s Closure
David Fincher describes efforts to continue Christian education opportunities in the Cincinnati area via the Russell School of Ministry, CCL Network, and Elliott Library since the closure of Cincinnati Christian University at the end of 2019. . . .
October 19, 2023
THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Origins of Lincoln Christian University (1944)
"The closing hour of the Evangelistic Rally at Lincoln, Ill., Feb. 23 and 24, marked a culmination that will be of wide interest," Christian Standard reported in March 1944. "The announcement by Earl C. Hargrove, minister at Lincoln, that a new preacher-training school would be opened there in September sent a thrill over the great crowd. . . ."
September 3, 2023
Funeral Arrangements & Obituary Information for Editor Mike Mack
A funeral service for Christian Standard editor Michael C. Mack, 63, who died Aug. 24, will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Northeast Christian Church in Louisville, Ky. (This post was updated on Tuesday with complete obituary information.)
August 26, 2023
Mike Mack, 63, Was Always Willing to Step Out in Faith
Christian Standard editor Michael C. Mack, who died Thursday, wasn’t afraid to step out in faith. He switched from Catholicism to New Testament Christianity in his early 20s, gave up his business career to enter seminary, left his full-time job to launch a Christ-centered website, and became editor of a magazine for Christian leaders after two decades focused on small-group ministry. . . .
April 21, 2023
‘In Christ I’ll Stand’: Prof. Ron Fisher, 94, Preaches Final Sermon
Former Great Lakes Christian College professor Ron Fisher, 94, gave his final sermon April 16 after 74 years of ministry. Alumni, former professors, and members of West Lansing Church of Christ listened to him share on what he called his favorite subject, “Jesus Christ and His Church.” . . .
BOB VERNON: Christian TV Broadcasting Pioneer
Bob Vernon may not have blazed trails through uncharted wilderness regions in the style of famous explorers like Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett, but he was a genuine pioneer in the emerging frontier of Christian television broadcasting.
January 1, 2023
Jack Cottrell on Truth (from Our Archives)
Jack Cottrell (April 30, 1938—September 16, 2022) wrote many articles for Christian Standard over the years, and one of his favorite topics was truth. While we do not have space to include all his articles on different aspects of this important topic, we have excerpted from several of them here. We’ll let Dr. Cottrell introduce himself. In “What I Have Learned in 50 Years as a Theologian (Part 1),” published in our February 7, 2010, issue, he wrote, Since receiving my AB degree from Cincinnati Bible Seminary in 1959, I have been either preparing to teach or teaching theology (Bible
November 10, 2022
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Work of Chaplains in Pacific Area’ During World War II (1944)
Chaplains Charles DeVore and Lertis Ellett share about their service to God while serving in the military in the South Pacific during World War II. "Any man who has the courage and love to preach the gospel in civilian life can also preach it in the Army," DeVore wrote.
October 3, 2022
Sangre de Cristo
(We first ran this Communion meditation in January 2014.) By Ronald G. Davis In the 16th century, Francisco Coronado and a group of Spanish soldiers explored the American Southwest, looking for golden cities! A priest accompanied them to carry God’s blessing and protection. When they reached the source of the Rio Grande River in what is now central Colorado, as the traditional story is told, that priest was mortally wounded by Native Americans defending their independence. As he lay dying in the Spaniards’ escape southward, he saw a glorious sunset on newly snowcapped peaks. “Sangre de Cristo! Sangre de Cristo!”
September 6, 2022
James Fehl: A Man Who Continued to Do Good
The apostle Peter wrote to people who were suffering and challenged them to “commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good” (1 Peter 4:19). James Fehl, who passed away on Aug. 21, did just that . . . serving Christ throughout his life after contracting polio as a college freshman.
August 31, 2022
Longtime Standard Editor Jim Fehl Dies (Plus News Briefs)
James I. Fehl, 87, a longtime editor with Standard Publishing who dealt with the effects of polio his entire adult life, died Aug. 21. We also have briefs this week about Vera Mushrush's passing, the upcoming Mission Interchange online conference, Ukraine, and news from three churches in Illinois.
February 20, 2022
Real Friends and Real Transformation
Editor Michael C. Mack shares how God used the first-ever small group he joined to change his life.
October 7, 2021
Throwback Thursday: ‘How I Happened to Be a Minister’
In October 1943, Christian Standard shared approximately a dozen autobiographical sketches on “How I Happened to Be a Minister.” Here are two sketches by folks who served decades in Christian education—William Jessup and Dan Eynon.
Former CCU Campus to Become a Charter School Site
The longtime site of now-closed Cincinnati Christian University is changing hands. CCU’s 54-acre campus has been sold to IDEA Public Schools, a Texas company that operates 120 schools in Texas and Louisiana.
February 7, 2021
Sam E. Stone: Upon His Hiring as Editor . . . and Retirement
We are devoting our “Throwback Thursday” features during February to our long-serving editor Sam E. Stone, who died Jan. 25 at age 84. Sam served as Christian Standard’s editor for 25 years—longer than anyone else—before retiring in 2003. (We are posting the first feature this month a couple of days late due to some necessary updates to our website.) This first installment will focus on what two prior editors wrote about Sam upon his hiring for the position and conclude with what Sam himself wrote upon his retirement. _ _ _ Sam E. Stone, Editor, 1978 By Edwin V. HaydenEditorialMay
January 29, 2021
Used of God
I soaked up Sam Stone's wit and wisdom during our lunches together. Afterward, I’d take notes about our conversations. After hearing of his passing, inspired by his wordsmithing, I felt compelled to share just a small part of his story.
January 27, 2021
Longtime Christian Standard Editor Sam E. Stone, 84, Dies
Former Christian Standard editor Sam E. Stone passed away from cardiac failure on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at the age of 84. Over a lifetime of Christian ministry, Sam served as a preacher of the gospel in Ohio and Missouri, academic dean of Cincinnati Christian Seminary, Bible college professor, president of the North American Christian Convention, world missions advocate, author, and advocate for the developmentally disabled. He served as Christian Standard editor for 25 years, from 1978 to 2003, the longest tenure in the magazine’s 154-year history. The New Mexico native graduated from Ozark Bible College, Joplin, Mo., and also
January 27, 2021
Sam E. Stone: ‘A Steel Hand Inside a Velvet Glove’
Mark A. Taylor shares memories of his colleague, teacher, and friend, Sam E. Stone. Sam, who was Christian Standard's longest-serving editor, died on Monday.
January 17, 2021
Elliott Library ‘Cornerstone’ Laid
Three Bibles of historical significance to Cincinnati Christian University were the first books place on the shelves during relocation of the George Mark Elliott Library.
