Articles for tag: Louisville

February 28, 2013

‘Trust Completely’

By Mark A. Taylor Months ago Matt Proctor chose the topic for the sermon he preached Monday evening (February 25) to kick off Ozark Christian College”s annual Preaching Teaching Convention. But he had no idea then how personal his message, titled “Trust Completely,” would become. The challenge to trust came into sharper focus for Matt when his wife, Katie, was diagnosed with endometrial cancer two weeks ago. “Not exactly the news a 44-year-old mother of six kids was hoping to hear,” Matt said, according to last week”s e-newsletter from the North American Christian Convention. The NACC made the announcement as

September 3, 2011

Christian Standard

Bible Study Theology & Bible

Four Special Verses

By Sam E. Stone Out of a lifetime of Bible study, four verses have become especially significant to me over the years. Let me tell you why each is so special. James 4:15 About halfway through my freshman year at Ozark Bible College, I became very ill. My parents sent a telegram that they would come to Joplin to help, but the message was a puzzle. It concluded with an unusual abbreviation. “Will arrive tomorrow about 6:00 p.m., TLW.” Several student and faculty friends tried to figure it out. Could TLW be short for Trailways Bus? Could it mean

August 17, 2011

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Youth & Children's Ministry

How Churches Can Help Children Pray

By Katie Barbee There are so many things we, as adults, must teach children about prayer””persistence being one of them. I believe that teaching children how to pray certainly starts at home. After praying for a baby brother or sister for nearly one and one-half years, our 5-year-old son Drew prayed aloud one night: “Dear God, thank you for my family. Thank you for my friends . . . could you please give us a baby, whenever you think it”s time? Oh, never mind””could you just give me a puppy?” My husband and I tried not to laugh until we

April 7, 2011

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Church Growth

2010 megachurches and emerging megachurches

Megachurches: The 2010 List

CHRISTIAN STANDARD’s 2010 megachurch chart lists more than 100 megachurches and emerging megachurches, including Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky.

March 10, 2011

Jennifer Taylor

Organizations & Events Local Churches

Southeast Christian Church Paid in Full

Southeast Christian Church celebrated paying off its Blankenbaker campus as Dave Stone honored Bob Russell and noted more than $50 million given to missions.

February 15, 2009

Brent Storms

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

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 15, 2009

Ken Idleman

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

Why Is the NACC Important? Let Me Count the Ways

Ken Idleman reflects on 45 years with the North American Christian Convention and how the NACC shaped his family, theology, ministry relationships, global vision, and spiritual life.

February 12, 2009

Jennifer Taylor

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

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.

October 22, 2008

Mark A. Taylor

Church Leadership Eldership

Could We Have Been Better Prepared?

Mark A. Taylor reflects on Hurricane Ike’s power outage and urges elders to prepare for church crises with accountability, character, prayer, and wise shepherding.

September 21, 2008

Randy Gariss

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

NACC Viewpoints: What Did You Expect?

Randy Gariss reflects on the North American Christian Convention, highlighting fellowship, ministry networking, inspiration, and the ongoing challenges of affordability, inclusion, and biblical focus.

September 21, 2008

Allan Dunbar

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

NACC Viewpoints: Attendees Are Amazingly Blessed

Allan Dunbar reflects on the NACC in Cincinnati, sharing attendee stories of encouragement, ministry renewal, worship, prayer, and the lasting value of gathering together.

April 13, 2008

Kent Fillinger

Church & Ministry Church Growth

The Best Indicator of Church Growth

Baptisms reveal whether churches are reaching the lost or just shifting believers. This article examines megachurch baptism ratios, giving-per-baptism figures, and why retaining new disciples matters for long-term growth.

March 12, 2008

Brad Dupray

Church Leadership Ministry Training & Education

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.

October 28, 2007

Bob Russell

Church Leadership Preaching

How Should We Celebrate?

Bob Russell urges believers to celebrate what God has done without idolizing old methods or dismissing the past. The church’s power, he says, is found in Christ, the cross, and bold preaching of God’s Word.

March 25, 2007

Bob Russell

Stewardship & Generosity Giving & Fundraising

Teaching a Touchy Subject

Bob Russell explains how churches can preach on stewardship without sounding self-serving. Learn why timing matters, why total stewardship beats fundraising, and how mission-focused motivation can grow generosity.

February 14, 2007

Mark A. Taylor

Mission & Evangelism

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.

September 17, 2006

Milton Jones

Worship & Prayer Worship

NACC Viewpoint 2: A Good Fit

A simple handshake in Louisville became a powerful sign of unity as a cappella and instrumental worship leaders sang together. Shared meals, shared preaching, and exchanged Bibles reinforced a “good fit” across long-standing divides.

September 17, 2006

Steven Clark Goad

Worship & Prayer Worship

NACC Viewpoint 4: You Just Had to Be There

Steven Clark Goad reflects on reconciliation among Restoration Movement believers, urging unity of purpose over worship wars. Instruments don’t worship—people do—and the real test is the fruit of the Spirit.

September 13, 2006

Mark A. Taylor

Culture & Public Square Reconciliation

First Step, Big Step?

Using a child’s first steps as a picture of progress, Mark A. Taylor reflects on “first steps toward unity” at the NACC and urges continued fellowship, shared service, and evangelistic purpose.

September 3, 2006

Buddy Howard

Church Planting Church & Ministry

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.

‘Trust Completely’

Four Special Verses

How Churches Can Help Children Pray

Megachurches: The 2010 List

Southeast Christian Church Paid in Full

Why Is the NACC Important? I Go for My Family

Why Is the NACC Important? Let Me Count the Ways

NACC Women’s Conference Returns for a Second Year

Could We Have Been Better Prepared?

NACC Viewpoints: What Did You Expect?

NACC Viewpoints: Attendees Are Amazingly Blessed

The Best Indicator of Church Growth

Interview with Justin Bilyeu

How Should We Celebrate?

Teaching a Touchy Subject

The Best Convention Ever!

NACC Viewpoint 2: A Good Fit

NACC Viewpoint 4: You Just Had to Be There

First Step, Big Step?

The Adventure of a Lifetime

Influential Christian Leader Russell Johnson Passes Away

In an Unjust World, Where Is God?

Planting Seeds, Growing Leaders

Influential Christian Leader Russell Johnson Passes Away

In an Unjust World, Where Is God?

Planting Seeds, Growing Leaders

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