November 5, 2025
Persecution is not the enemy of the gospel. Apathy is. When faith costs us nothing, we risk believing it is worth nothing. But when we see our brothers and sisters worshiping behind locked doors, risking their jobs and freedom, it calls us to something deeper.
January 29, 2024
After Andrew met Jesus, the first thing he did was tell someone else about the Lord. Unfortunately, for many Christians that’s the last thing we do. How can we put disciple making at the top of our priority list?
April 12, 2022
For the past five years, Ekklesia Christian Church in Conway, S.C., has engaged hundreds of people in a post-Easter discipleship program that moves people from spiritual milk to meat, with a goal of baptizing many on Pentecost Sunday.
March 7, 2022
How would you summarize the struggle between the desire to do good and the allurement of evil?
January 9, 2011
Having taught junior high and high school and served as a school principal, Jim Eichenberger has a passion for education. He holds a master”s degree in educational administration from the University of Illinois at Springfield and an undergraduate degree in Christian education from Lincoln (Illinois) Christian College. As a Christian educator, Jim has been a contributor to Standard Publishing since the 1970s and has been employed by Standard full-time since 1995. Thirteen years ago Jim began developing the concept of a chronological treatment of the Bible that would have broad appeal to Christians of all maturity levels. That concept has
November 3, 2010
By Chuck Booher Recently, God called a very popular pastor from our staff to start a new church. When it was announced, our people responded with excitement and cheers. I was sure his departure would cause our attendance to plunge, but it didn”t. I think I know the reason why, and that”s what I want to tell you in this article. Basic Training As I came to the office today, I walked by 10 young adults on our campus picking up trash, pulling weeds, and trimming trees. I could not help but smile because they exuded joy in the midst
January 22, 2006
How do churches help people respond to the gospel? This article shares real-world approaches—from invitations and counseling rooms to baptism practices—highlighting celebration, clarity, and the next steps of discipleship.
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