August 26, 2023
Christian Standard editor Michael C. Mack, who died Thursday, wasn’t afraid to step out in faith. He switched from Catholicism to New Testament Christianity in his early 20s, gave up his business career to enter seminary, left his full-time job to launch a Christ-centered website, and became editor of a magazine for Christian leaders after two decades focused on small-group ministry. . . .
August 25, 2023
"It’s very hard to put into words my feelings upon hearing of the passing of Christian Standard editor Mike Mack on Thursday, Aug. 24," publisher Jerry Harris writes. "I am grieving the sudden loss of a friend and coworker even as I rejoice in his being welcomed to glory." . . .
June 22, 2019
By Jerry Harris Some people we cross paths with in life leave an indelible mark. Robert Coleman is such a person for me. A few years ago, I was part of a group of leaders who were preparing the speaking lineup for that year’s Exponential conference. The focus that year was on discipleship and its relationship to church planting. Jim Putman, a preacher whose life and ministry have been devoted to relational discipleship, was chosen as a featured speaker and also selected to help write that year’s accompanying book. He and Bobby Harrington were looking for a third person to
August 1, 2017
Christian Standard managing editor Jim Nieman reflects on the four editors he has known and worked alongside. By Jim Nieman My transition from newspaper journalist to Christian Standard managing editor came about unexpectedly almost 20 years ago. Three editors of the magazine played roles in making it happen . . . and I am glad they did. Because of my unique perch and perspective, new editor Mike Mack asked me to share my insights into these gentlemen. Edwin V. Hayden I”ve been managing editor for the last three editors of the magazine, but a man I never worked
August 27, 2008
By Mark A. Taylor Mike Mack and Brian Jones probably wouldn”t agree about everything. But both of them have expressed enough concerns about traditional small group ministry to make every group leader or participant think twice. Brian, who blogs at BrianJones.com, posted a series of outspoken entries this summer under the general heading “Why Churches Should Euthanize Their Small Groups (and what we should replace them with).” “I believe in creating disciples,” he wrote June 17 to introduce his topic. “And I believe this is what the church is called to do. But in most instances disciples are created in
June 4, 2008
By Mark A. Taylor After reading this week”s small groups articles, you may wish we had talked to all the writers in one room at the same time. The variety in their approaches would no doubt stimulate a lively discussion about “the right way” to do small groups. Yet, in spite of any potential disagreements, several common principles are clear. According to this week”s writers, here”s how to have successful small groups: Begin with the Bible. Jim Putman, whose church involves thousands in small groups every week, says “The Bible plays a central part.” Mike Mack, who not only
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