January 7, 2007
A curated reading list on worldview and postmodernism, featuring key evangelical resources that explain cultural shifts, challenges to absolute truth, and practical ministry engagement—from James Sire’s worldview primer to Leonard Sweet’s EPIC-culture approach.
January 1, 2007
Meet this year’s lineup of Christian Standard columnists—leaders and thinkers reflecting on Christian life, church ministry, Restoration Movement concerns, and the challenges of Christian leadership.
December 31, 2006
An alphabetical collection of obituary notices honoring ministers and Christian leaders. Each entry shares key details of a life of service, along with surviving family members and service or memorial information when available.
December 24, 2006
Mark Scott reflects on Luke’s Christmas narrative, showing how God fills ordinary places, people, and events with profound meaning. From Bethlehem’s fields to the shepherds’ surprise, Christmas announces good news for outsiders, too.
December 17, 2006
Tom Lawson reflects on how worship offers more than answers, often leaving us with questions that follow us home and lead toward fresh insight and changed lives.
November 12, 2006
Dave Smith recounts the conviction that followed years of mistreating his brother and the freedom found in asking forgiveness. Drawing from Matthew 18, he urges believers to forgive as God has forgiven.
November 1, 2006
By Mark A. Taylor When teenagers are active in church but then graduate from high school and disappear, unfortunately most of us aren’t surprised. In fact, at least one youth ministry expert thinks it may even be normal. “It’s the rubber band syndrome,” says Les Christie, youth ministry professor at William Jessup University in Rocklin, California. “College students are stretching away from home. They’re testing their independence. But they usually come back, especially after they’re married and have kids.” Christie quotes the familiar Proverbs 22:6, emphasizing one word: “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he
October 15, 2006
David Bycroft recounts how Tyro Christian Church grew from a small rural congregation into a thriving ministry marked by missions giving, volunteer engagement, and leader development—evidence, he says, of what God can do anywhere.
October 1, 2006
By Kent Williams I have spent my entire life in the Christian church. I graduated from a Christian church college, as did my wife. Both of my sons attended that same college. I ministered for 25 years in Christian churches. In my family and my wife”s family there are ministers and missionaries serving in Christian churches. I have led revivals, spoken at conventions, served on boards, and written articles almost exclusively with organizations associated with Christian churches. Almost all of my friends in ministry serve Christian churches. But a couple of years ago I left the Christian church. I was
August 27, 2006
A chapel moment of anger turns into gratitude as Dave Smith explores Jonah’s rebel heart—and the relentless love of God shown through discipline, grace, and perseverance toward those who resist him.
August 16, 2006
Rick Jett explains how International Disaster Emergency Services (IDES) works through churches and missionaries to deliver aid in crises, strengthen local witness, and help congregations prepare to respond to disasters.
August 6, 2006
Risk the Ride frames church planting as an exhilarating journey of highs and lows. This conference reflection shares stories, Scripture, and a call to send, go, and trust God through the chaos.
July 19, 2006
Island Family Christian Church in Honolulu grew through prayer, purpose, and “Ohana” small groups. Roger Andruss shares his conversion story and ministry journey from Montana to Hawaii.
May 21, 2006
Dave Smith reflects on how Christians can be known by the mark of love—formed through surrender, trust, and knowing God, then demonstrated in generosity, unity, and pursuing outsiders with the heart of Jesus.
April 16, 2006
Jackina Stark reflects on John 11, where Jesus’ tears, love, and power over death reveal the merciful and mighty Lord who comes to the house of suffering to help.
February 22, 2006
Energizing Smaller Churches Network (ESCN) is launching four “Healthy Churches Come in All Sizes” conferences on Christian college campuses, encouraging leaders of smaller congregations through worship, workshops, and practical ministry support.
February 19, 2006
Jesus doesn’t oppose greatness—he redefines it. Dave Smith reflects on Mark 8 and Mark 10, showing how true greatness is lived through servanthood, sacrifice, and daily faithfulness when ministry includes suffering.
December 11, 2005
Coaching helped Bob Harrington lead through early church-planting heartbreak and grow as a leader. Learn what ministerial coaching is, how it serves planters and staff, and how Church Coaching Solutions trains coaches for Restoration Movement leaders.
December 11, 2005
A first-time church planter shares how a seasoned coach provided experience, steady expectations, a listening ear, and ongoing encouragement—help that turned a demanding journey into a sustainable, hope-filled ministry path.
December 11, 2005
“Treasures or trinkets—it’s all in the eyes of the beholders.” This Christmas reflection looks at the Magi’s gifts and reminds us that trinkets become treasure as symbols of adoration, gratitude, and love.
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