Establishing the Work of Our Hands
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the “Get Your Hands Dirty” theme, highlighting sacrificial Christian service, family support, and community partnerships that demonstrate God’s love.
Articles for tag: National Missionary Convention
Doing Good”“an Earmark of Our Times?
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the church’s growing external focus, the wider cultural movement toward service, and the call to demonstrate Christ’s love through hands-on compassion.
March 29, 2009
What Is the Glue?
David Faust reflects on what truly holds Christian churches together, arguing that unity is found not in institutions or personalities, but in the Savior, the Spirit, Scripture, and service.
February 15, 2009
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 1, 2009
A Great Gathering for God”s Glory (The National Missionary Convention)
The 61st National Missionary Convention gathered nearly 4,500 people in Tulsa for worship, workshops, exhibits, mission stories, and renewed commitment to cross-cultural service.
February 1, 2009
Restoration Revolution
David Empson introduces the Restoration Revolution, a decade-long call for churches, college ministries, and mission agencies to unite in prayer, evangelism, church planting, translation, and servant training.
February 1, 2009
The Honeymoon Express (A Sojourn with the National Missionary Convention)
Ziden Nutt reflects on the National Missionary Convention, the “honeymoon express,” and decades of relationships, commitments, and mission service shaped through those gatherings.
January 28, 2009
Interview with Doug Priest
Doug Priest discusses the National Missionary Convention, short-term missions, mission organizations, and how churches can join God’s work around the world.
January 11, 2009
FROM MY BOOKSHELF: Economic Dangers and Dirty Hands
LeRoy Lawson reviews three books exploring global economic instability, glocal mission strategy, and hands-on service that calls ordinary Christians to engage a changing world with wisdom and compassion.
January 4, 2009
Common Sense
Greg Pruett urges the church to seek receptive Muslim peoples, translate Scripture into local languages, and share Christ through intentional, culturally sensitive mission strategy.
December 31, 2008
New Year, New Theme, New Writers
Mark A. Taylor introduces Christian Standard’s “Get Your Hands Dirty” theme for 2009 and invites readers to share how their churches are serving people in need.
December 7, 2008
Nurturing Missions Partnerships
Church and mission leaders consider how congregations can define missions giving, sustain healthy partnerships, and build clearer accountability with missionaries and parachurch organizations.
December 7, 2008
Serving the Senders: Encouraging Parents of Missionaries
Parents of missionaries often carry unseen grief, sacrifice, and calling. Diane Stortz and Cheryl Savageau explain how churches can encourage POMs and help missionary families stay connected across distance.
September 21, 2008
NACC Viewpoints: It’s All About the Mission
Justin Horey reflects on the NACC’s attendance challenges, exhibitor value, and need for a clearer mission that draws the right people—not merely larger crowds.
September 21, 2008
NACC Viewpoints: A Subjective Observer’s Recommendation
Gary E. Weedman reflects on the North American Christian Convention’s mission, history, and identity, then recommends merging it with the National Missionary Convention for responsible stewardship.
September 17, 2008
Should Anything Change About the NACC?
Mark A. Taylor reflects on NACC viewpoints, conference costs, cultural shifts, attendance concerns, and whether the North American Christian Convention can remain sustainable for future years.
August 10, 2008
I Choose Optimism
Ken Idleman urges Christians to choose optimism, pointing to church growth, church planting, missionary momentum, global openness, spiritual seekers, and worship renewal as signs of gospel opportunity.
July 30, 2008
Interview with Ken Idleman
Ken Idleman reflects on the Restoration Movement’s growth, doctrinal distinctives, church planting, evangelism, leadership development, and the challenges facing future generations of Christian leaders.
July 13, 2008
Restoration Movement Q&A 2
Robert Lowery reflects on the Restoration Movement’s ongoing relevance, emphasizing John 17, Christian unity, Scripture, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and the enduring call to world evangelism.
Survey Says: We Want to Stay Connected!
A Christian Standard survey of more than 1,200 church leaders found strong interest in staying connected through the magazine, leader meetings, conventions, e-mail, and online resources.
