December 31, 2010
The Lasting Influence of a Small Church
Seven men shaped by Black Oak Church of Christ returned to thank the small Indiana congregation that baptized them and helped inspire decades of ministry influence around the world.
Articles for tag: North American Christian Convention
December 13, 2010
Lesson for Dec. 19, 2010: A Child Is Born (Isaiah 9:6, 7; 11:1-8; Matthew 1:21-23)
Jeff Stone reflects on Isaiah’s promise of the Prince of Peace, showing how Jesus brings lasting peace, righteous justice, and saving hope through his unending reign.
What Your Church Can Do
Guthrie Veech and Bill Behrman offer practical ways churches can encourage students toward Christian colleges, vocational ministry, and a strong biblical foundation for kingdom service.
October 23, 2010
A Challenge for All of Us
Mark A. Taylor reflects on how a church “Preacher Boys Club” helped shape future ministers and invites readers to encourage one young person toward vocational Christian service.
October 21, 2010
This is Everybody”s Job (an Interview with Bob Russell)
Bob Russell talks with Dean Collins about recruiting kingdom workers, encouraging future preachers, and helping parents and churches call young people toward ministry and Bible college training.
October 2, 2010
Interview with Byron Davis
Byron Davis explains how Dream of Destiny is helping Christian churches and churches of Christ pursue ethnic diversity, stronger ministry networks, and more intentional evangelistic outreach.
October 1, 2010
We Have a Dream
By Dudley C. Rutherford At the midway point of Martin Luther King”s famous “I Have a Dream” speech on the footsteps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963, he mentioned the white people in attendance that day. Most are not aware there were many white people who participated in that momentous march on Washington, D.C., and others are even less aware that King addressed that segment of the crowd in his memorable monologue. In the midst of this poetic oration he says, “For many of our white brothers, as evidenced by their presence here today, have come to realize
September 29, 2010
White as Snow? Guilty as Sin?
Darrel Rowland examines why Restoration Movement churches remain predominantly white and challenges congregations to pursue intentional racial reconciliation, multicultural leadership, and New Testament unity.
September 26, 2010
2010 NACC: The Why Behind Our Ministry Mistakes
Vince Antonucci explains why ministry mistakes often trace back to a lack of self-awareness—and how leaders can better understand their background, personality, talents, and blind spots.
September 24, 2010
2010 NACC: A Man and His Church
Don Pollock’s handwritten notebook preserved memories of family, church, and the first North American Christian Convention, which he attended in Indianapolis in 1927.
September 23, 2010
2010 NACC: An Uncommon Leader
Tony Dungy shared uncommon leadership principles at the North American Christian Convention, showing how perseverance, service, and caring for people can shape leadership in football and in life.
September 22, 2010
2010 NACC: We Cant Say We Weren’t Warned
At the 2010 North American Christian Convention, Ben Cachiaras and other speakers challenged attendees to go “beyond” comfort toward deeper discipleship, compassion, diversity, and mission.
September 21, 2010
Special for Many Reasons
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the 2010 North American Christian Convention, where the “Disturb me” theme, prayer gatherings, fresh programming, and guest voices challenged attendees to move beyond comfort.
August 18, 2010
Encouraged . . . and Disturbed
Mark A. Taylor reflects on worship at the North American Christian Convention, the hope of Heaven’s reunion, and Ben Cachiaras’s challenge to be disturbed toward service.
July 18, 2010
NACC Beyond A Sermon Series and BEYOND
Ethan Magness reflects on how the BEYOND series challenged Mountain Christian Church to embrace discomfort, renew urgency, and keep following Jesus into places they had never been.
Interview with Al Dimaano
Al Dimaano discusses the Filipino and American Christian Convention, its history, its first gathering with the North American Christian Convention, and its ongoing encouragement of Filipino Christians in North America and Southeast Asia.
July 14, 2010
Letting Go: The First Step Beyond
Mark A. Taylor reflects on surrender, control, and Jesus’ call to leave the nets behind in pursuit of deeper discipleship and joy.
Our Gift to You, Your Gift to Us
Mark A. Taylor introduces the newly redesigned Christian Standard, explaining how the updated look supports the magazine’s long-standing mission to resource Christian churches.
June 13, 2010
Two Views About the Future of the Restoration Movement: Dissolve or Thrive?
Dick Alexander reflects on the Restoration Movement, identity, unity, innovation, and the future of Christian churches and churches of Christ in a changing century.
June 13, 2010
Responses to Lawson and Alexander’s Articles
Readers respond to LeRoy Lawson and Dick Alexander on the future of the Restoration Movement, weighing unity, Scripture, preaching, restoration, church identity, and New Testament Christianity.
