Articles for tag: Doug Foster

June 13, 2011

We asked former contributing editor Robert Wetzel to get answers from scholars to a question we have considered in several different ways in recent months: What is the future of our movement of churches? By C. Robert Wetzel ________ The future always grows out of the past, of course, so this week we decided to put the question before three historians: Paul Blowers, Dean E. Walker professor of church history at Emmanuel Christian Seminary, Johnson City, Tennessee. Doug Foster, professor of church history; director, Center for Restoration Studies, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas. Newell Williams, president and professor of modern

October 1, 2008

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Church Leadership

An Opportunity Too Important to Miss!

By Mark A. Taylor Someone wrote as we were planning this issue to ask, “Who”s in charge of the Great Communion service in our community?” She may not have been expecting the answer: “YOU are!” That”s the beauty””and the challenge””of the Great Communion idea. This Sunday next year it will happen in community after community as leaders in cities, towns, and villages plan and promote it. The ideas on page 7 this week can help you get started. They”re only a part of the Web site (greatcommunion.org) with resources for the Great Communion celebration you”ll lead. You”ll find the suggestions

June 21, 2006

Mark A. Taylor

Reconciliation Culture & Public Square

Christian churches and churches of Christ unity

What Should We Do With Our Story?

Reflecting on how written memories can be “put away,” Mark A. Taylor calls Christian churches and churches of Christ to move beyond old divisions and embrace biblical unity through shared mission, fellowship, and forgiveness.