January 1, 2007
“˜Reflections” Writers for 2007
Meet this year’s lineup of Christian Standard columnists—leaders and thinkers reflecting on Christian life, church ministry, Restoration Movement concerns, and the challenges of Christian leadership.
Articles for tag: Milligan College
August 23, 2006
Recognizing Leaders in Christian Service
Standard Publishing and Milligan College recognize outstanding Christian leaders through the Leaders in Christian Service award. Meet this year’s honorees, celebrated at a special breakfast during the North American Christian Convention in Louisville.
July 30, 2006
The Gospel of Judas
A newly translated Gospel of Judas manuscript has revived interest in Gnosticism. Henry E. Webb explains key Gnostic beliefs and why the early church rejected this text from the New Testament canon.
3 WOMEN IN MINISTRY: ‘There’s Nothing I’d Rather Do!’
Debbie Jones reflects on her calling to ministry, the expectations women often face, and the ways churches can encourage women to develop and use their gifts to build up Christ’s church.
April 23, 2006
Our Colleges in Historical Perspective
A survey of how Restoration Movement colleges moved from the margins to the mainstream—through accreditation, expanded curricula, shifting campus influence, and changing loyalties—while facing financial pressure and renewed questions of mission and distinctiveness.
April 23, 2006
Christian Colleges in the Twenty-first Century
Gary Weedman examines three higher-education trends impacting Christian colleges: shifting demographics, rising costs, and new providers. Drawing on Ten Trends in Higher Education and presidential interviews, he outlines challenges and strategic responses for church-connected institutions.
April 19, 2006
Serving You Behind the Scenes
CHRISTIAN STANDARD shares a staff update: news editor Ruth Davis retires after years of service, Jennifer Holder joins the team, and managing editor Jim Nieman continues overseeing the magazine’s weekly work.
April 2, 2006
CHRISTIAN STANDARD AT 140: 140 Years of Leadership
By Henry E. Webb Seven score years ago (to borrow Abraham Lincoln”s reckoning) CHRISTIAN STANDARD was launched in Cleveland, Ohio. It was at a time when the nation was facing a critical period of transition. The terrible Civil War had just ended. The South was defeated, demoralized, and impoverished. In contrast, the North was on the brink of a new era that would bring vigorous industrial expansion and technological leadership to part of the nation. If the South faced postwar depression, the North entered a time of prosperity and progressive expansion. Hitherto divided over slavery and war, the nation would
February 12, 2006
The Hidden Wound and the Healing Table
Robert F. Hull Jr. reflects on Wendell Berry’s The Hidden Wound, revisiting memories of “soft” bigotry and a painful college moment. He points to forgiveness in Christ and the Lord’s table as healing for racism’s wounds.
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.
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.
July 17, 2005
How You Can Help the Preacher Shortage
With a looming shortage of young ministers, churches must intentionally encourage teens to consider God’s call. Phyllis Fox offers practical ways to support calling, partner with parents, build relationships, teach Scripture, and give teens real responsibility and service opportunities.
June 26, 2005
‘Who’ Before ‘What’ (A review of ‘The Jesus Proposal’)
Mark A. Matson revisits the Stone-Campbell Movement’s long pursuit of unity and engages Rubel Shelly and John York’s The Jesus Proposal, urging churches to center fellowship on relationship with Jesus rather than secondary disputes.
