September 6, 2009
Waiting to Go to Heaven
Ethan Magness reflects on how Bible study transformed his view of Heaven from vague boredom into a hopeful vision of restored earth, meaningful work, and life fully with God.
Articles for tag: Mountain Christian Church
August 2, 2009
Big C, little c: Building Bridges by Saying “˜Thank You”
Ben Cachiaras urges Christians to approach Roman Catholics with humility, unity, and gratitude, recognizing real differences while appreciating shared commitments to Scripture, compassion, reverence, confession, symbols, and Communion.
It”s Simple: Why We Partner with Civic Organizations to Serve the Community
Luke Erickson and Tom Moen describe how churches can partner with local government to serve neighbors, build trust, and create space for the gospel through practical community outreach.
June 24, 2009
The Baptism Bandwagon
Churches are seeing moving responses through spontaneous baptism weekends, as people respond immediately to Bible teaching and enter the water in street clothes.
May 31, 2009
Simply Courageous: Churches Cut Clutter in Order to Focus
Krista Petty looks at how two churches simplified ministry programming, clarified discipleship pathways, and found that fewer options can lead to greater focus, stronger alignment, and deeper community impact.
This Is the Church’s Moment
Ethan Magness reflects on David, the ark, and the Obama inauguration to call the church toward humble service and blessing in the public square.
April 8, 2009
Exciting Times, Hopeful Times, Times to Be a Blessing
Mark A. Taylor reflects on how difficult economic times can become an opportunity for churches to lead with creativity, pastoral care, teaching, and trust in God.
March 8, 2009
WEB EXTRA: A Time of Cutbacks, But a Season of Opportunities
Ben Cachiaras challenges church leaders to meet economic cutbacks with unity, creativity, pastoral care, prayer, bold vision, and renewed trust in God’s promises.
January 11, 2009
The Power and Potential of “˜Not-Thank-You”
Ethan Magness reflects on a child’s bedtime prayer to show how honest prayer can hold gratitude and lament together before a good and caring God.
September 21, 2008
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.
July 20, 2008
More Than the ABC”s
Mountain Christian Church keeps disciple making at the center of its mission, measuring growth by spiritual transformation rather than attendance alone.
July 20, 2008
ONLINE EXTRA: Making Disciples–An Interview with Ethan Magness
Ethan Magness of Mountain Christian Church discusses how churches can resist pandering, pursue deepening faith, and use both large events and small groups to make disciples.
July 13, 2008
INTRO: Does the Restoration Movement Matter?
Christian Standard introduces a series of responses from Restoration Movement leaders, inviting readers to consider whether the movement still matters and to continue the discussion in their own churches.
Restoration Movement Q&A 5
Ethan Magness reflects on the Restoration Movement’s continuing relevance, its commitment to Scripture, its place in a postmodern age, and the importance of baptism and weekly Communion.
July 6, 2008
Learning to Share Hope
Tom Moen shares how Mountain Christian Church partnered with Christian Missionary Fellowship to serve families in Kenya and help a congregation respond to global need with head, heart, and hands.
June 15, 2008
I Can Still Hear His “˜Hallelujah!”
Ben Cachiaras remembers his grandfather’s lifelong “hallelujah,” reflecting on praise, worship, family memory, and the resurrection hope believers share in the risen Lord Jesus.
November 8, 2006
Interview with Charles Cook
Veteran minister Charles Cook reflects on what strengthens a church, how leaders grow, and why family stability matters. He also shares lessons from missions work and how suffering reshaped his priorities.
NNCC: What a Ride!
A firsthand recap of the National New Church Conference in Orlando, highlighting major speakers, practical workshop tracks, and a collaborative spirit that’s fueling renewed vision for church planting partnerships and long-term multiplication.
April 9, 2006
MEGACHURCH PROFILE: Mountain Christian Church
Founded in 1824, Mountain Christian Church blends longstanding community trust with a future-focused mission. Leaders emphasize conversion growth through preaching, worship, and community service, supported by a robust small-group system and a strategic church plant in White Marsh.
CHRISTIAN STANDARD AT 140: It Fills a Hole in the Sky
Ben Cachiaras reflects on The Christian Standard’s 140 years, using a willow tree metaphor to show why the magazine remains a vital hub for communication, conversation, and encouragement across the movement.
