Articles for tag: Parachurch Organizations

July 1, 2023

What the Restoration Movement Should Learn from Bud Light

By Jerry Harris Earlier this year, it seemed the whole country was caught up in the cancellation of Bud Light, America’s best-selling beer. The turmoil resulted from a promotion that connected the brand to Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender TikTok influencer; Bud Light sent personalized beer cans to Mulvaney celebrating both March Madness and Mulvaney’s yearlong transition to identify as a woman. Mulvaney’s videos on social media triggered a backlash that caused many Bud Light beer drinkers to reject the iconic brand. In just a few weeks, Anheuser-Busch lost $5 billion in market value, 17 percent in sales, and 21 percent

February 2, 2019

Christian Standard

Alexander Campbell Restoration Movement History

The Financing of the Restoration Movement  (Part 2 of 3)

(Part two in a three-part series) By Steve Carr In our digital society, postage stamps seem archaic. But in Alexander Campbell’s day, they symbolized wealth. And as postmaster at Buffaloe, Virginia, he was able to wield this wealth to benefit the Restoration Movement. During the colonial era, postal service was sketchy. It was so costly and inconsistent that the United States made it an official government institution after the Revolutionary War. As the country expanded westward, mail became essential in providing access to critical information, thoughts, and ideas. As a result, postmasters became among America’s most important citizens. Campbell

April 26, 2016

Mark A. Taylor

Church Leadership

Not Common Enough

By Mark A. Taylor An old friend was catching me up on his career in Internet technology project management. More than once he”s been thrust into dysfunctional situations in companies struggling to reach goals and meet deadlines. These aren”t Christian enterprises, but my friend told me what he”s discovered about how to make progress: “Good management generally is a matter of Christian principles combined with common sense.” Excuses he”s heard: She”s wrong. He”s late. They”re incompetent. “That”s not what we”re going to be about,” he tells employees. “We”re all in the same boat, heading toward the same goal.” Common sense:

August 30, 2009

C. Robert Wetzel

Church Leadership

The Celebration of Congregationalism

C. Robert Wetzel reflects on congregational polity, local autonomy, parachurch organizations, and the Spirit’s work among Christian churches/churches of Christ.

March 29, 2009

David Faust

Church Life

What Is the Glue?

David Faust reflects on what truly holds Christian churches together, arguing that unity is found not in institutions or personalities, but in the Savior, the Spirit, Scripture, and service.

December 7, 2008

Janie Mehaffey

Mission & Evangelism

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.

February 17, 2008

By Various

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

I Believe in the NACC!

A collection of reflections from multiple voices on why they value the NACC—highlighting Bible Bowl, worship, teaching, encouragement for ministry, and the partnership and networking the convention helps foster.

August 15, 2007

Brad Dupray

Stewardship & Generosity Giving & Fundraising

Interview with Mike Prior

Mike Prior of Financial Planning Ministry explains living trusts, probate, and why many families delay estate planning. He also shares how planned giving through estate gifts can strengthen local churches and ministry partners.

April 1, 2007

Paul E. Boatman

Organizations & Events Colleges & Seminaries

A Delicate, Durable Relationship

Paul E. Boatman examines why Christian church-related colleges have not severed ties with their supporting churches, pointing to ecclesiology, hermeneutics, and a shared philosophy of education—while offering candid caveats for the future.