December 14, 2008
Disability Ministry in the Christian Church
Jim Pierson reflects on 25 years of disability ministry influence through CCFH, highlighting church resources, training partnerships, and congregations serving people with disabilities.
Articles for tag: Johnson Bible College
September 21, 2008
NACC Viewpoints: A Subjective Observer’s Recommendation
Gary E. Weedman reflects on the North American Christian Convention’s mission, history, and identity, then recommends merging it with the National Missionary Convention for responsible stewardship.
February 3, 2008
E.L. Russell—A Pacesetter Without Prominence
Brett Andrews remembers Eldreth L. Russell, a faithful minister whose joy, contentment, teaching clarity, passion, and servant heart helped shape a church and influence generations—often without recognition.
February 3, 2008
Herb Bleakney—Unpaid, Unsung Youth Ministry
A steel-mill worker and other faithful volunteers quietly discipled teenagers in a small Pennsylvania church—and the ripple effects reached Bible colleges, missions, and decades of service. A reminder that unseen youth ministry can shape generations.
December 31, 2007
Obituaries from 2007
An alphabetical collection of obituary notices honoring individuals connected to Christian churches and ministries, with brief biographies, ministry service details, survivors, and memorial or service information.
December 2, 2007
Training Second-Career Ministers: An Introduction
Six graduate-level schools share how they support nontraditional students who feel called to leave a chosen career and enter full-time church service, offering guidance for leaders considering a ministry transition.
December 2, 2007
How Johnson Bible College Is Training Second-Career Ministers
Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, Tennessee offers distance-learning graduate options, including a Master of Arts in New Testament with preaching or elective tracks, plus an on-campus Marriage and Family/Professional Counseling program with supervised clinical experience.
September 12, 2007
Interview with Ben Merold
Veteran minister Ben Merold reflects on church growth, encouraging small-church leaders, and reaching the culture without selling out. He shares practical wisdom from decades of preaching and leading Harvester Christian Church.
June 24, 2007
Traveling the Unity Road
Victor Knowles reflects on churches of Christ and Christian churches unity after the 2006 NACC, highlighting shared worship, mission partnerships, leadership conversations, and renewed fellowship across the Restoration Movement.
February 11, 2007
The NMC Is Breaking Records!
A college student’s weekend at the National Missionary Convention opens her eyes to global mission work, creative vocational service, and the church’s growing passion for sending—changing how she sees worship, calling, and her future.
February 11, 2007
The National Missionary Convention–at a Glance
Key facts and figures from the National Missionary Convention, held November 16-19, 2006, in Indianapolis—attendance totals, teen convention registration, workshops, offerings, and college student participation.
January 21, 2007
Preaching or Sharing?
A convention comment raises a question about what’s missing in many pulpits. Gary Weedman defines doctrinal preaching, connects it to New Testament speech, and calls churches to restore doctrine with celebration, creativity, and stronger ministry preparation.
December 20, 2006
Growing in Size and Impact
Standard Publishing is underwriting and expanding the Energizing Smaller Churches Network (ESCN). Discover the roster of 10 conferences scheduled for 2007—offering vision, testimony, practical ideas, and encouragement for smaller church leaders and volunteers.
September 27, 2006
Interview with Ruth Wingfield
Ruth Wingfield explains how VBS became a powerful outreach at First Christian Church in Florissant, Missouri—covering scheduling, early planning, volunteer recruitment, and follow-up that connects children and families to ongoing church life.
April 19, 2006
Interview with David Eubanks
Longtime Johnson Bible College president David Eubanks reflects on shifting ministry preparation, student purpose, missions growth, fundraising, and the leadership transition planned ahead of his retirement.
February 22, 2006
Healthy Churches Come in All Sizes!
Energizing Smaller Churches Network (ESCN) is launching four “Healthy Churches Come in All Sizes” conferences on Christian college campuses, encouraging leaders of smaller congregations through worship, workshops, and practical ministry support.
February 12, 2006
Random Thoughts on Benevolence
Carl B. Bridges offers five practical observations about helping the needy—combining compassion with realism, wise giving, volunteer service, and humility amid political disagreements.
