December 13, 2010
A Constructive Way to Help Churches
Jack Ballard Church Builders volunteers are helping Cornerstone Christian Church in Vero Beach, Florida, complete a new building while saving the congregation thousands in labor costs.
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December 13, 2010
Church on Tour
Crossroads Christian Church uses inner-city van tours to help members see poverty, homelessness, and local outreach opportunities firsthand, preparing them to serve their community.
December 8, 2010
Two Ohio Pastors Support Undocumented Immigrant, DREAM
Pastors Greg Nettle and Troy Jackson advocate for Bernard Pastor, a Cincinnati teen taken into custody as an undocumented immigrant, while calling attention to the DREAM Act.
November 29, 2010
Green Rooms
Renewal recognized Abilene Christian University for environmental stewardship, including ACU’s sustainability pledge and the “ACU Unplugged” residence hall energy-reduction competition.
November 29, 2010
Good Call
Christ In Youth launches THE CALL BOOK, an online registry for CIY conference attendees to share stories of life change and calls to vocational ministry.
November 17, 2010
Churches Participate in “˜Just One Sunday”
Churches responded to Just One Sunday by praying for future kingdom workers, challenging members to support children, students, and adults who may be called to vocational ministry.
November 16, 2010
The Buddy System
Central Church of Christ in Mount Vernon, Ohio, serves people with Down syndrome through its VIP program, pairing participants with buddies for Bible lessons, outings, parades, and gospel outreach.
November 1, 2010
Fun and Games
Sherwood Oaks Christian Church used Tom Ellsworth’s It’s Your Move books to turn summer board game nights into intergenerational Bible study and welcoming connection.
October 30, 2010
Container Transformed into Command Center
FAME is using a Kenya-bound shipping container for a 40-day social media challenge to raise funds for medical mission projects around the world.
October 16, 2010
A Day for Church Planting
Churches marked 10-10-10 with invitations, offerings, and new church plants, as the Exponential Conference’s 10-10-10 Initiative and Stadia encouraged prayer, support, and action.
October 15, 2010
Friend Zones
Mid-Atlantic Christian University and Hope International University have been named “military friendly” schools, recognizing their programs, policies, and tuition support for America’s veterans.
October 14, 2010
Partnering with God to Help a New Orleans Church
Indian Creek Christian Church’s Project 52 supports The Gathering in New Orleans with labor, funding, and prayer to complete a new community center after Hurricane Katrina.
September 2, 2010
Growing Like Jesus (Intro)
Christian Standard introduces eight essays from contributors and Publishing Committee members reflecting on what has helped them grow intellectually, physically, socially, and spiritually.
September 1, 2010
Glory Days in Kempton, Indiana
Kempton Christian Church transformed a donated baseball field into Glory Field, a T-ball league that combines community outreach, prayer, Vacation Bible School invitations, and support from local businesses.
September 1, 2010
Growing Like Jesus: Wisdom from Fellow Travelers
Jennifer Taylor reflects on how God uses trusted friends, difficult people, and honest conversations to help believers grow in wisdom, courage, patience, and spiritual maturity.
Answering the Challenge for Bible Materials in Spanish
Jon and Kathy Underwood created La Palabra de Cristo to translate and publish Spanish Bible training resources for missionaries, churches, and leaders connected with Colombian Christian Mission.
July 18, 2010
Dreaming It, Modeling It, and Then Giving It Away
Three ministry snapshots highlight ServeFest’s regional service movement, SetSeller.com’s practical reuse of church stage materials, and South Pacific Christian Fellowship’s church-planting partnership in New Zealand.
July 18, 2010
Solid Rock
Jennifer Taylor profiles The Rock & The Rabbi, a musical by Danny Hamilton and Gary Richardson that uses storytelling, acoustic music, and simple staging to tell the Gospel story through Peter’s eyes.
September 20, 2009
Full Circle
Southland Christian Church’s Circles of Influence program serves Lexington through school partnerships, local ministry collaborations, and Refuge Medical Clinics offering care to uninsured neighbors.
June 24, 2009
The Baptism Bandwagon
Churches are seeing moving responses through spontaneous baptism weekends, as people respond immediately to Bible teaching and enter the water in street clothes.
