February 10, 2008
Compelled by Love
A recap of the 60th National Missionary Convention (2007) in Cincinnati, highlighting the “Compelled” theme, main-session preaching, workshops and exhibits, and the convention’s closing call to prayer and service.
Articles for tag: National Missionary Convention
February 10, 2008
Compelled to Pray
Hundreds of unseen servants supported the National Missionary Convention through persistent prayer. From months of preparation to backstage intercession during main sessions, their quiet faithfulness encouraged workers and strengthened mission commitments.
February 10, 2008
Every Tribe, Every Tongue, Every Nation
Ken E. Read describes how learning global musical “heart languages” helped the World Music Worship Ensemble lead multicultural worship at the National Missionary Convention—and how such worship prepares the church for heaven’s diverse song.
February 6, 2008
Interview with Marsha Relyea Miles
Marsha Relyea Miles reflects on leading the 2007 National Missionary Convention, measuring missions impact, and the long work of Bible translation in Papua New Guinea—while encouraging perseverance and mobilization for the unreached.
January 30, 2008
Ministers: The Happiest Workers in America
A Time survey said clergy are America’s happiest workers. Mark A. Taylor reflects on ministry’s pressures and why lasting joy often comes from serving others and offering hope in Jesus’ name.
January 9, 2008
Written for Readers
Mark A. Taylor introduces Roy Lawson as CHRISTIAN STANDARD’s newest columnist and previews “From My Bookshelf.” He also shares the year’s schedule of expanded special issues planned around key themes and events.
September 19, 2007
Why Attend the North American Christian Convention?
An excerpt from Jennifer Taylor addresses three recurring critiques of the NACC—competing events, cost, and changing preferences—and argues the convention’s unique role is helping churches stay connected as a movement.
August 29, 2007
Changing to Serve You Better
CHRISTIAN STANDARD outlines a 2008 plan featuring 12 special themed issues with expanded pages and additional advertising, while also rotating its roster of contributing editors and welcoming four new members.
February 11, 2007
The NMC Is Breaking Records!
A college student’s weekend at the National Missionary Convention opens her eyes to global mission work, creative vocational service, and the church’s growing passion for sending—changing how she sees worship, calling, and her future.
February 11, 2007
The National Missionary Convention–at a Glance
Key facts and figures from the National Missionary Convention, held November 16-19, 2006, in Indianapolis—attendance totals, teen convention registration, workshops, offerings, and college student participation.
December 10, 2006
The Restoration Movement: Its Vitality, Quirks, and Needs in the 21st Century
LeRoy Lawson reflects on the Restoration Movement’s quirks and strengths, then points to key needs ahead—renewed purpose, celebrated diversity, deeper cooperation, and relevance to the pre-Christian world.
May 28, 2006
Missions at the Crossroads
Indianapolis has helped shape missions in the Restoration Movement—from the College of Missions (1910) to modern mission agencies and church-led efforts. Academy, agency, and assembly continue to advance the missionary task.
April 2, 2006
CHRISTIAN STANDARD AT 140: 25 Years as the Editor
By Sam E. Stone I can”t remember just when I started reading CHRISTIAN STANDARD. My dad subscribed to it for many years. Each week it arrived at our home in Clovis, New Mexico. I do know for sure that I was reading it regularly when I was a teenager. The evidence for that is my letter to the editor that was published on August 28, 1954. At that time the venerable W. R. Walker wrote a weekly column, “The Counselor”s Question Box.” In it he responded to questions and comments from the readers. I wrote in to take exception to
February 19, 2006
Set Apart to Shine
A firsthand report from the 2005 National Missionary Convention in Atlanta, where testimonies, preaching, workshops, and service projects encouraged thousands to live “set apart to shine” and consider cross-cultural mission service.
February 16, 2006
Interview with Walter Birney
Walter Birney reflects on four decades leading the National Missionary Convention, how he measures success, memorable highlights, and why mobilizing churches for world evangelism still motivates the work.
December 4, 2005
History and Purpose of the Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission
Many chaplain roles require ecclesiastical endorsement. This article explains the Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission’s history, how endorsement works, and the responsibilities shared by chaplains and the commission.
