March 7, 2011
Tend Them. Grow Them. Keep Them!
David Roadcup explains why a well-led small groups ministry can help believers build relationships, study Scripture, receive care, discover gifts, and grow toward spiritual maturity.
Articles for tag: Cincinnati Christian University
February 28, 2011
Lesson for March 6, 2011: Worship Guidelines (1 Timothy 2)
Jeremy Lawson reflects on 1 Timothy 2, urging churches to recover heartfelt prayer as a central part of corporate worship and true communion with God.
January 31, 2011
A Light for the Way
Larry Travis reflects on the Bible passages that shaped his calling, guided his ministry, strengthened him in difficult decisions, and kept his eyes fixed on eternity.
January 10, 2011
The Cure for Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
Jon Weatherly warns that practical preaching can unintentionally feed moralistic therapeutic deism unless every biblical message remains organically connected to the cross.
December 31, 2010
The Lasting Influence of a Small Church
Seven men shaped by Black Oak Church of Christ returned to thank the small Indiana congregation that baptized them and helped inspire decades of ministry influence around the world.
December 26, 2010
Return of the Gift
Doug Redford, Cincinnati Christian University, Christmas, Lord's Supper, Communion, return of Christ, Second Coming, 1 Corinthians 11,
November 1, 2010
Lesson for Nov. 7, 2010: God Is Awesome (Psalm 66:1-12)
Jason Jones reflects on Psalm 66 and the challenge of trusting God’s goodness through suffering, reminding readers that God’s promise is worth the bumps along the way.
October 23, 2010
A Challenge for All of Us
Mark A. Taylor reflects on how a church “Preacher Boys Club” helped shape future ministers and invites readers to encourage one young person toward vocational Christian service.
October 18, 2010
Lesson for Oct. 24, 2010: God”s Universal Reign (Psalm 47)
Brenda J. Lang reflects on Psalm 47, worship, and mission, showing how praise to the God of all nations can help others hear and respond to Christ.
September 6, 2010
Lesson for Sept. 12, 2010: God Makes a Covenant with Israel (Exodus 20:1-11)
Jeremy Lawson explores Exodus 20, contrasting contracts and covenants while showing how God remained faithful to Israel and continues to keep his covenant promises through Christ.
August 30, 2010
Lesson for Sept. 5, 2010: God Calls Moses (Exodus 3:1-6, 13-15)
Earl Winfrey reflects on God’s call of Moses through the burning bush, showing how timing, preparation, obedience, and God’s promise shape a life of service.
August 11, 2010
Interview with Bart Stone
Bart Stone reflects on launching Momentum Christian Church in a Georgia warehouse, building a serving culture, navigating growth, and preparing the congregation for its next risk.
March 14, 2010
Here”s What”s Happening at Our Christian Colleges
Colleges and seminaries associated with Christian churches and churches of Christ share updates on leadership transitions, new programs, campus projects, missions, online learning, and ministry training.
February 28, 2010
Egyptians Churches Move Toward New Testament Principles
Churches in Egypt are moving toward New Testament practices through the patient teaching of Safaa Fahmi, including weekly Communion, baptism, local leadership, and renewed commitment amid opposition.
February 7, 2010
What I Have Learned in 50 Years as a Theologian (Part 1)
Jack Cottrell reflects on 50 years of theological teaching, contrasting passing fads with enduring fundamentals and defending truth against the rise of relativism in doctrine.
January 27, 2010
Interview with Dick Alexander
Dick Alexander discusses how local churches can build missions into their DNA, prioritize unreached people, support long-term missionaries, and approach short-term trips with humility and purpose.
December 31, 2009
Obituaries from 2009
A memorial listing honoring ministers, missionaries, educators, church leaders, and ministry partners whose lives and service shaped congregations, schools, missions, and Christian communities.
October 25, 2009
The Wide Road Is Still the Wrong Road
David Faust, universalism, salvation, evangelism, George Barna, Unitarian Universalist Church, Restoration Movement, Cincinnati Christian University,
October 4, 2009
A Document for Today
A Stone-Campbell Journal Conference symposium marked the 200th anniversary of Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address, reflecting on Christian unity, missions, emerging church conversations, and the document’s continuing relevance.
August 16, 2009
Ideally
David Faust reflects on Restoration Movement ideals and calls churches to pursue New Testament faith and practice through deeper prayer, every-member ministry, and racial reconciliation.
