April 27, 2023
James A. Stevens, who ran newspapers in Mississippi and Texas after the Civil War, shares brief recollections of Alexander Campbell, Tolbert Fanning, W. K. Pendleton, Thos. W. Caskey, and others.
February 3, 2018
By Jerry Harris I, like so many independent Christian church preachers, had the opportunity to study the history of the Restoration Movement in Bible college. My experience was a droning professor in a 7 a.m. class. My goal then was simply to survive it, achieve the best grade possible, and then move on to more interesting things. Biographical sketches of our movement’s pioneers held little interest for me at the time, and for the most part, it stayed that way for many years. It wasn’t until our church launched a multisite location in Hannibal, Missouri, that an interest in our
April 2, 2016
A 150-year history of CHRISTIAN STANDARD—from its 1866 founding to its role in evangelism, theological controversy, and conservative cooperation—showing how the magazine shaped the Stone-Campbell Movement.
August 8, 2010
Read Jeff Faull’s response to this article _______________ By John Mark Hicks What is the relationship of our children to the kingdom of God? Within the Restoration Movement we have historically held that children are safe (without sin) until they reach the “age of accountability,” at which time they own their sin and become sinners (guilty). At that point, as I generally understand the theology, children are not only unsafe but also outside the grace of God. They do not belong to the kingdom. Consequently, children (ranging from ages 9-13 generally) are instructed about baptism, their sin, and their need
June 1, 2008
By Victor Knowles Read the main article, “One Body,” by Victor Knowles. Â Â Â 1. The Declaration and Address was written by: a. Alexander Campbell b. Thomas Campbell c. Benjamin Franklin d. Walter Scott e. Barton W. Stone 2. The Declaration and Address was published in the year: a. 1793 b. 1801 c. 1809 d. 1866 e. 1906 3. The Declaration and Address was largely a: a. Pattern for organizing New Testament churches b. Call to secede from the Union c. Primer on hermeneutics d. Document advocating Christian unity e. Treatise on instrumental music 4. Arguably the most memorable
June 25, 2006
By Douglas A. Foster The year 2006 is an important anniversary in the history of the Restoration Movement””the centennial of the Census of Religious Bodies that listed Churches of Christ separately from Disciples and became the symbol of that first division. For many, reexamining the story of the census has great potential for reconciliation between the heirs of that separation. Others see this year as a time to justify the separation as necessary for remaining faithful to Christ. Let”s take a brief look at the actual people and events involved. Then you can make up your own mind. Simon Newton
April 7, 2026
John B. Penrose Jr
April 7, 2026
David Faust
March 27, 2026
Rick Cherok