December 14, 2008
Disability Ministry in the Christian Church
Jim Pierson reflects on 25 years of disability ministry influence through CCFH, highlighting church resources, training partnerships, and congregations serving people with disabilities.
Articles for tag: North American Christian Convention
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.
November 9, 2008
The Local Church Needs Scholars
Fred Hansen reflects on scholarship in the church, highlighting Restoration Movement examples and urging ministers, missionaries, and educators to pursue deep learning marked by humility and service.
October 12, 2008
Helping People Find Their Way Back to God in Kansas City
Troy McMahon reflects on leaving engineering for ministry, planting Restore Community Church in Kansas City, and living a life shaped by risk, calling, partnership, and no regrets.
September 24, 2008
Interview with Mike Kilgallin
Mike Kilgallin reflects on his calling to lead Crossroads College, the value of Bible college education, and how Christian schools can serve churches and the Restoration Movement.
September 21, 2008
Outstanding Christian Leaders Honored at NACC
Standard Publishing and Milligan College honored eight Christian leaders at the North American Christian Convention, recognizing adults and students for servant leadership in churches and communities.
September 21, 2008
NACC Viewpoints: What Did You Expect?
Randy Gariss reflects on the North American Christian Convention, highlighting fellowship, ministry networking, inspiration, and the ongoing challenges of affordability, inclusion, and biblical focus.
September 21, 2008
NACC Viewpoints: Teens Need the NACC
Phyllis Fox, NACC Teen Convention, North American Christian Convention, Youth in Ministry, Milligan College, Emmanuel School of Religion, Student Leader in Christian Service, youth ministry,
September 21, 2008
NACC Viewpoints: Attendees Are Amazingly Blessed
Allan Dunbar reflects on the NACC in Cincinnati, sharing attendee stories of encouragement, ministry renewal, worship, prayer, and the lasting value of gathering together.
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 20, 2008
A Week of Blessing for a Life of Grace
Mark A. Taylor reflects on worship, preaching, and ministry fellowship at the 2008 North American Christian Convention in Cincinnati, where “Come, Thou Fount” framed a week of encouragement and accountability.
August 13, 2008
Both Sides and a Strong Conclusion
Mark A. Taylor reflects on women in church leadership, differing biblical interpretations, and the Restoration Movement principle of liberty in matters of opinion.
August 10, 2008
How Your Small & Midsized Church Can GROW
Leonard Wymore urges congregations to strengthen the leaders already among them by building teams of associates, ministry teams, and healthy meeting practices that help churches grow.
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.
What Will Keep Us Together?
John Derry reflects on how Christian colleges and universities help connect independent Christian churches, strengthen shared identity, and prepare leaders rooted in the Restoration Movement.
