June 5, 2012
More than Numbers?
Jim Putman explains why effective long-term ministry requires more than longevity or church growth, calling churches to follow Jesus' relational method of developing spiritually mature disciples who make disciples.
Articles for tag: Darrel Rowland
An Exception to the Rule?
After more than six decades in ministry, Ben Merold reflects on long-term ministry, church growth, knowing when a ministry has peaked, and why some longtime ministers may benefit from starting over.
June 4, 2012
Beware the Second Decade
Veteran church leaders examine statistics linking pastoral tenure and church growth, considering complacency, demographics, leadership capacity, changing congregations, and whether attendance alone can measure a ministry’s effectiveness.
We’re Not Alone
A cappella colleges face changing enrollment as fewer church of Christ students attend, religious diversity grows, and families increasingly weigh academic quality and educational outcomes alongside Christian identity.
How Colleges Are Coping
Restoration Movement colleges describe how changing student demographics are shaping biblical instruction, recruitment, institutional identity, and their relationships with students from a variety of church backgrounds.
Christian Church Colleges?
As more students from outside the Restoration Movement attend its colleges and universities, Christian higher education leaders consider the opportunities, risks, financial realities, and implications for their movement's identity.
September 26, 2011
Protestors at the NACC: Where the Action Is
Westboro Baptist Church demonstrators protested outside the North American Christian Convention, where NACC leaders responded by rejecting Westboro’s approach and engaging with gay rights supporters.
September 26, 2011
NACC Crowd Reaction: Spiritually Uplifting
Attendees at the North American Christian Convention share how worship, workshops, friendships, missions awareness, and a service project made the gathering spiritually uplifting and memorable.
September 26, 2011
NACC Diversity: A Giant Leap Forward
Dudley Rutherford challenges NACC leaders and local churches to build on growing racial and ethnic diversity, calling for intentional efforts to develop multiracial platforms, staffs, leadership teams, and congregations.
September 25, 2011
What a Wonderful Convention!
The 2011 North American Christian Convention challenged more than 10,000 attendees to recapture the qualities of the first-century church through powerful preaching, practical action, generous giving, and trust in God.
September 10, 2011
Interview with David Beamer: The Worst Day of My Life
Ten years after September 11, David Beamer reflects on son Todd Beamer, United Flight 93, and the Christian faith that sustained his family through the worst day of their lives.
September 8, 2011
What’s Different Now?
A decade after 9/11, two scholars assess the attacks’ spiritual impact on America, examining deepening political-religious divisions, the effects of war, and long-term trends reshaping the nation’s religious landscape.
September 7, 2011
Help, hope, and lives Forever Changed
Ten years after 9/11, Christians and church leaders reflect on tragedy, spiritual openness, church planting, generosity, and the lasting impact of serving communities in New York and Washington.
More and Better Disciples
Mountain Christian Church’s women’s ministry uses welcoming events, Bible studies, small groups, and retreats to help women connect with the church and take clear next steps toward discipleship.
May 11, 2011
Why Women’s Ministry?
Susan Lawrence explains why women’s ministry should be shaped by intentional discipleship, healthy relationships, and prayerful obedience rather than tradition, trends, or one-size-fits-all programming.
May 9, 2011
Reaching Their Potential?
Christian church leaders and women’s ministry leaders respond to whether churches allow women to reach their full potential in Christ, offering varied perspectives on gifting, leadership, Scripture, and service.
May 8, 2011
Women”s Ministry: Changing Views
Patricia Rohach’s research shows how women’s ministry in Christian churches has changed over five decades, while highlighting ongoing needs for spiritual growth, relationships, and mentoring.
May 5, 2011
What’s Happening with Women’s Ministry?
Leaders from Christian churches describe how women’s ministry is shifting toward authentic relationships, outreach, mentoring, flexible Bible studies, and more meaningful spiritual engagement across generations.
September 30, 2010
“ËœWe Are Intentionally Multicultural”
Keele Street Christian Church in Toronto reflects kingdom diversity through a congregation shaped by many cultures, intentional welcome, and the faithful example of one Filipino family.
September 30, 2010
Forcing This Issue Is a Waste of Time
Darrel Rowland explores differing views from Brian Jones and Fernando Soto on racial reconciliation, multicultural ministry, language, culture, and whether churches should intentionally pursue multicultural worship.
