June 8, 2008
Great Small Groups Need Shepherds
Michael C. Mack explains why great small group leaders must be more than facilitators or hosts. They are shepherds who follow Jesus’ model of spiritual guidance and care.
Articles for tag: Louisville Kentucky
Interview with Justin Bilyeu
Cincinnati Christian University senior Justin Bilyeu explains his call from pre-med plans to ministry, what Bible college has taught him, and why experience in preaching and internships matters for future leaders.
December 9, 2007
Seeing God’s Work (Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY)
Bill Search reviews Joe Myers’ Organic Community, highlighting a framework for more natural community in the church—especially how leaders measure growth and invite people to participate according to how God has formed them.
October 14, 2007
Finding and Focusing on Living Water
Reflecting on Jesus’ conversation at the well, Greg Allen explores “thirst-quenching worship” rooted in the Holy Spirit—not personal preferences. Practical steps help move beyond worship wars toward spirit-and-truth worship.
July 22, 2007
More Than Singing
Misplaced significance and vocational identity Misplaced significance can quietly tie your worth to your role. After repeated voice surgeries sidelined a worship minister from singing, he wrestled with self-pity and discovered how deeply he had tied his significance to his job. Vocational identity can quietly replace deeper spiritual identity. Seasons of limitation can expose what we believe about our worth. God’s love and calling are not dependent on our ability to perform. By Greg Allen I really tried not to write this story, but I realize I must. The major reason I do not want to write it is because
Transitions: Lesson I’ve Learned This Past Year
After succeeding Bob Russell at Southeast Christian Church, Dave Stone shares lessons from a senior pastor transition—humility, criticism, family priorities, and learning to depend on Christ under daily leadership pressure.
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.
March 25, 2007
Five Ways to Prepare Your People for a Stewardship Sermon
Bob Russell shares five practical tips for preaching about money with confidence—building leadership support, weaving stewardship into regular sermons, emphasizing integrity, and framing messages to help people understand money and giving.
February 18, 2007
Better to Be Chosen Than to Be Needed
Greg Allen reflects on the difference between being needed and being chosen by God. When ministry is driven by privilege instead of pressure, leaders find humility, joy, and freedom to serve by the Spirit.
September 17, 2006
NACC Viewpoint 1: We Were There
Together in Grace marked a memorable moment at the 2006 NACC in Louisville, where churches of Christ and Christian churches/churches of Christ shared worship, preaching, and a symbolic Bible exchange in a renewed call to reconciliation.
September 3, 2006
The Adventure of a Lifetime
A successful attorney senses God calling him to become a pastor and start a church. After a mission trip to Ghana and practical ministry training, Adventure Christian Church grows from a living room gathering to a thriving congregation in Louisville.
July 5, 2006
Interview with Shane Sooter
Friendly fire in ministry can leave lasting wounds—especially in worship wars and staff changes. Becky Ahlberg urges church leaders to invest in development, check motives, and plan transitions that build up rather than tear down.
June 7, 2006
Interview with Bob Russell
By Brad Dupray Bob Russell says he “anticipated staying four or five years” when he came to Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1966. “I saw myself going back to Pennsylvania, preaching somewhere near my hometown.” God had other plans. In 40 years of ministry at Southeast Bob has led the church to weekend attendance of 19,000. The church has become a force for evangelism, a help to those in need, and the conscience in its community. The word on the street is Bob Russell is retiring. How would you define this transition in your life? I think it’s
March 5, 2006
Our Acorn-to-Oak Story
John Faust reflects on four early elders at Southeast Christian Church and the leadership qualities that helped lay a lasting foundation—quality, trust, unity, and availability—for the church’s growth in Louisville.
February 5, 2006
NACC: Together in Christ
A call to renewed unity within the Restoration family, centered on Jesus’ prayer in John 17 and the 2006 North American Christian Convention theme, “Together in Christ,” in Louisville.
February 5, 2006
NACC: Restored–A Convention for Teens
Teens at the 2006 North American Christian Convention in Louisville will explore the theme “Restored” through worship, teaching, workshops, and high-energy gatherings at the Galt House June 27-29.
February 5, 2006
NACC: The Dream Can Come True
Louisville will host the North American Christian Convention June 27-30, featuring special events, prayer gatherings, mentorship breakfasts, and programming for all ages—aimed at strengthening relationships and celebrating shared heritage across Christian churches and churches of Christ.
February 1, 2006
Interview with David Faust
Dr. David Faust looks back on his first North American Christian Convention and shares why the 2006 NACC matters—highlighting preaching, fellowship, and practical steps toward greater Restoration Movement unity.
November 30, 2005
NACC: Together In Christ
Reflecting on Jesus’ prayer for unity in John 17, David Faust invites the Restoration family to see the 2006 North American Christian Convention as a historic chance to worship, repent, and serve “together in Christ.”
November 30, 2005
NACC: Restored-A Convention for Teens
Teens at the 2006 North American Christian Convention in Louisville will focus on being “Restored” through worship, key speakers, dynamic sessions, and workshops at the Galt House June 27-29.
