June 16, 2009
God of This City
Discovery Christian Church in Pittsburgh found its ministry transformed as Burmese refugees arrived, creating new opportunities for practical service, worship, tutoring, and employment support.
Articles for tag: Jennifer Taylor
February 15, 2009
Why Is the NACC Important? I Go for My Family
Brent Storms reflects on childhood memories of the North American Christian Convention and why the annual gathering continues to encourage ministry families across generations.
February 12, 2009
NACC Women’s Conference Returns for a Second Year
Jennifer Taylor previews the 2009 NACC Women’s Conference in Louisville, including returning favorites, new resources, mentoring connections, and ways women can volunteer or participate.
February 11, 2009
Another Visit with an Old Friend
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the North American Christian Convention as an old friend—mature, familiar, challenging, and still connected to younger leaders and contemporary needs.
September 3, 2008
Our Online Review of a Best-seller
Jennifer Taylor reviews The Shack, weighing its literary weaknesses against the theological ideas that helped the book connect with readers far beyond the Christian fiction audience.
February 17, 2008
I Believe in the NACC!
A collection of reflections from multiple voices on why they value the NACC—highlighting Bible Bowl, worship, teaching, encouragement for ministry, and the partnership and networking the convention helps foster.
September 19, 2007
Why Attend the North American Christian Convention?
An excerpt from Jennifer Taylor addresses three recurring critiques of the NACC—competing events, cost, and changing preferences—and argues the convention’s unique role is helping churches stay connected as a movement.
April 25, 2007
In Case You’ve Missed Our Blogs
Three excerpts from Christian Standard bloggers challenge leaders to confront reality, call the church to pray for revival, and reflect on the growing urgency to lead in ways that matter now and for eternity.
February 14, 2007
The Best Convention Ever!
A look back at a unity-charged North American Christian Convention—and a call to pursue unity’s intended outcome: evangelism. When churches move beyond fellowship to mission, the fruit of unity can be a harvest of new believers.
January 31, 2007
Helping You Stay Connected
CHRISTIAN STANDARD invites churches averaging 1,000+ in weekend worship attendance in 2006 to submit for the annual megachurch report, and encourages readers to sign up for the free weekly e newsletter and share church news for “Buzz.”
January 17, 2007
A Nagging Concern
Mark A. Taylor reflects on house churches, silent worship, and interactive services—and urges readers to look past comfort to deeper questions about what best forms worship, obedience, and a meaningful witness to postmodern adults.
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The Christian Standard introduces two new weekly blogs and highlights a third at PreachingStandard.com—fresh voices, thoughtful perspective, and an open invitation for readers to join the conversation.
