Articles for tag: North American Christian Convention

Christian Standard Updates News & Updates

Interview with Rick Atchley

By Brad Dupray As minister of the Word at The Hills Church of Christ, Rick Atchley leads a congregation that has expanded to three campuses in the Greater Fort Worth, Texas, area and ministers to 5,000 people each weekend. The Hills has a background as an a cappella church of Christ, but has transitioned over the past few years to include instrumental worship in most services. Since graduating from Abilene (Texas) Christian University, Atchley has been in the preaching ministry for 33 years and has served The Hills for the past 22 years. He has written several books, including Together

July 15, 2011

Church Life

A Movement of Unity Starts with Me

By Chris Beard I love the Restoration Movement. It didn”t used to be that way. Don”t get me wrong; I have believed wholeheartedly in the principles of the Stone-Campbell Movement since I was a kid. As a minister, I believe the more my congregation reflects the values and principles of the New Testament church, the more effective we will be for God”s kingdom. I”ve always thought I loved the Restoration Movement, but it turns out, for the longest time, I only loved my church. And isn”t that often the case? While there is no official data to investigate, a quick

June 30, 2011

Church & Ministry Church Planting

Mission & Evangelism

NASCAR Driver Gives Orphan Care a Boost

Standard Publishing author Beth Guckenberger has teamed up with NASCAR driver Michael McDowell to promote orphan care. Guckenberger, director of Back2Back Ministries, is a veteran of efforts to help impoverished children across the globe, with a focus in Mexico, Nigeria, and India. But this is the first time NASCAR has been a part of the solution. McDowell, an up-and-coming NASCAR rookie, wants to do his part to support Guckenberger”s ministry. That includes putting the cover of Guckenberger”s newest book Relentless Hope on his car as he competes in the Quaker State 400 at the Kentucky Speedway July 9. He”ll also

June 16, 2011

Stuart Powell

News & Updates

Obituaries from 2010

(listed alphabetically) Gary W. Baker, 70, of Jefferson City, MO, died Dec. 25, 2010, at St. Mary”™s Health Center in Jefferson City. He was born Aug. 24, 1940, in Linn, MO, the son of Charley F. and Ida Mae Phillips Baker. He married Joan P. Ellsworth on Nov. 23, 1961, in Edwardsville, IL. He graduated from Saint Louis Christian College, Florissant, MO, and received an MDiv from Lincoln (IL) Christian Seminary. He served as senior minister with Sailor Springs (IL) Christian Church prior to becoming senior minister with Capital City Christian Church, Jefferson City, MO, in 1966; he served there

June 9, 2011

Mark A. Taylor

Church Life

Our Decision, Our Opportunity

Mark A. Taylor considers the future of Christian churches and churches of Christ amid changing views of denominationalism, association, doctrine, and practice.

April 25, 2011

Kent E. Fillinger

Restore Community Church

Restore Community Church began with a 2007 NACC vision and grew through outreach, small groups, leadership apprenticeships, multisite ministry, and generosity.

March 22, 2011

Organizations & Events Colleges & Seminaries

Milligan Names Greer Next President

Bill Greer, a longtime Milligan College faculty member and administrator, has been selected as the Tennessee college’s next president following Donald R. Jeanes’s retirement.

March 17, 2011

Victor Knowles

Restoration Movement History Biographies

Reggie Thomas: A “˜Fisher of Men” for 65 Years

Victor Knowles profiles Reggie Thomas, marking 65 years since his first sermon and reflecting on his evangelistic ministry, White Fields Overseas Evangelism, and lifelong commitment to preaching the gospel.

February 22, 2011

Mark A. Taylor

We Have Met the Enemy

Mark A. Taylor reflects on the NACC’s changing role and argues that mission, unity, and spiritual equipping still make the convention valuable for churches today.

February 21, 2011

Brad Dupray

Interview with Dudley Rutherford

Dudley Rutherford reflects on the North American Christian Convention, church unity, leadership, and why he believes the movement’s future depends on churches working together.

February 20, 2011

Kay Moll

A Conference for Women

The 2011 NACC Women’s Conference will feature special events, workshops, fellowship, and networking designed to inspire and equip women for service in Christ.

February 19, 2011

Herb Botts

North American Christian Convention diversity

Why I Participate

Herb Botts reflects on the North American Christian Convention’s progress toward greater diversity and urges Christians to help build a gathering place that reflects God’s kingdom.

February 18, 2011

NACC Digital Connections

Dudley Rutherford previews how the 2011 North American Christian Convention will use Twitter, live streaming, blogs, Wi-Fi, YouTube, e-news, and workshops to connect and equip attendees.

February 18, 2011

Mission & Evangelism

The Dynamic NACC Message in a Challenging New Book

Dudley Rutherford introduces Unleashed, a Standard Publishing book rooted in Acts and calling the church to boldness, Spirit-empowered witness, and renewed participation in the Great Commission.

February 17, 2011

Joni Sullivan Baker

Youthful Energy Unleashed

The 2011 NACC Student and Children’s Conventions will challenge young people to grow in Christ through worship, teaching, service projects, Christian college connections, and Bible Bowl.

February 16, 2011

Unleashed: A Preview of the 2011 North American Christian Convention

Dudley Rutherford previews the 2011 North American Christian Convention in Cincinnati, highlighting its “Unleashed” theme, Acts-focused message, and speaker lineup.

February 16, 2011

An Invitation from the NACC President

Dudley Rutherford previews the 2011 NACC as a spiritually rejuvenating gathering for churches, families, ministers, missionaries, and educators, with featured speakers Anita Renfroe and Miles McPherson.

February 16, 2011

Organizations & Events Colleges & Seminaries

Through the Week at the 2011 NACC

The 2011 North American Christian Convention meets July 5-8 in Cincinnati, with main sessions, workshops, luncheons, tours, receptions, and affiliated events scheduled throughout the week.

January 20, 2011