Articles for tag: LifeSpring Christian Church

April 13, 2008

Christian Standard

Mega Myth Busters: A review of “Beyond Megachurch Myths”

By Dick Alexander Before we get started, could I ask a favor? Could we check our egos at the door? It”s hard to discuss the subject of megachurches without egos getting in the way. Whether it”s a megachurch pastor who is tired of criticism for the church being big, or a minister of a smaller church or a college or seminary president or professor who is at some level jealous of the attention the megachurch receives, defensiveness is not a fruit of the Spirit. In Beyond Megachurch Myths (Jossey-Bass, 2007), Scott Thumma and Dave Travis help all of us see

January 9, 2008

Christian Standard

Interview with Ruth Frederick

By Brad Dupray As director of children”s resources for Standard Publishing, Ruth Frederick oversees the development of one of Standard”s cornerstone products””Vacation Bible School. With a bachelor”s degree in Christian education from Lincoln (Illinois) Christian College, active involvement in children”s ministry since high school, and 21 years in development of children”s educational products for Standard, Ruth brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Ruth and her husband of 31 years, Jack, have four children and one grandchild. They are members of LifeSpring Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. I understand that Standard “invented” VBS, is that true? That”s

July 22, 2007

Christian Standard

Behind the Music

By Jennifer Taylor CCLI”s database covers more than 150,000 songs, and iTunes features more than 3 million. Inexpensive equipment allows almost anyone to create a video, and thousands of DVDs offer clips (and inspiration!) for the latest Heroes or Desperate Housewives sermon series. In this media surplus, effective worship leaders get their bearings with things found singly: a ministry philosophy, a cohesive team, an efficient process. These elements, so much bigger than a song or a Sunday, make service planning more intentional and less difficult. From this foundation, these worship leaders work successfully with senior ministers, craft a variety of

June 17, 2007

Christian Standard

Needed

By Chris Travis I wanted to surprise my wife. I”ve found that the surprise factor can turn even a tiny gift into a big success, and this was no tiny gift””I had finally found a piano. The trick with a piano is getting it from point A to point B. But I”ve got a couple of tricks up my sleeve. I picked up the piano on a Tuesday””the night my small group Bible study meets in my home. So when the guys arrived, all ready to pursue God together and be spiritual, they found a pickup truck backed up to

November 22, 2006

Brad Dupray

medical missionary in Cambodia

Interview with Doug Collins

Dr. Doug Collins shares how God shaped his calling to medical missions and led his family to Cambodia. In this interview, he describes health needs, gospel witness, and the realities of serving among least-reached communities.

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