July 16, 2024
Dedication of an Empty Tomb in Michigan
On Sunday, June 23, the Northview Christian Church of Coldwater, Mich., dedicated a newly constructed empty tomb.
Articles for tag: Prayer Walk
Getting Ready for Easter: Camarillo (CA) Christian Church
Preparation, Pictures, and Prayer Stations By Charles Maloney, senior pastor, Camarillo (California) Christian Church Our student ministries department put together a guided Good Friday prayer walk involving “prayer stations” covering the events of the final week of Jesus” life, ending at the crucifixion. The prayer stations included pictures and prayer ideas, complete with drawings for children to color, for each of the days leading up to the events of Good Friday. The prayer walk was from noon to 7 p.m., so people could come during the day or after work. We encouraged families to participate together. The last prayer station
September 1, 2014
Five Steps for Leading a Neighborhood Prayer Walk
By Jon Weiner 1. Keep your eyes open as you walk! 2. Keep the eyes of your heart open for your neighbors” needs. 3. Keep moving””it may seem creepy to stand in front of a house praying! 4. Observe: What do you see that may provide clues for how you can pray for people? 5. Ask God to open doors to meet and connect with neighbors. Jon Weiner serves as neighborhood groups pastor at Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Kentucky
October 14, 2013
Partnering to Plant in Calgary
By Rick Scruggs On May 7 we formalized a journey started 12 months earlier! Unlikely partners bound together by a document, motivated by a love for others, and captivated by a vision that requires we work together and pray for healthy offspring. Planting churches and getting married have some remarkable similarities! This wasn”t the first time Restoration churches in Calgary, Alberta, had attempted a network church plant. Our first plant started strong in 2007 but suffered an untimely demise because of a moral failure. It caused significant discouragement in the ranks. A follow-up effort in 2009 was impeded by an
March 5, 2012
NACC 2012: Different, but the Same
By Tom Claibourne Some words just don”t seem to belong together, even though we use them that way all the time. Consider: well-known secret; jumbo shrimp (is there really such a thing?); dead livestock; objective opinion; United Nations; drive-through window (which, in reality, would require a very large window and result in a very angry building owner). Here are two more odd combinations: different and same; convention and refreshing. As much as I have appreciated my experiences at various conventions, conferences, family camps, and clinics, I have departed from most of them with some good insights and a few new
November 4, 2011
Families Enjoy Outdoor Fun at Journey Jubilee
Journey Christian Church created Journey Jubilee, a three-day family event combining intergenerational teaching, worship, outdoor activities, games, and shared experiences designed to help children and adults connect.
How Churches Can Help Children Pray
Katie Barbee shares practical, active ways parents and children's workers can teach children to pray, helping them experience prayer as praise, thanksgiving, confession, petition, and meaningful communication with God.
Florida Church Hosting Three-day ‘Jubilee’
Journey Christian Church in Apopka, Florida, hosts Journey Jubilee, a three-day family event featuring teaching, worship, live music, outdoor activities, a prayer walk, and camping on the church property.
The Good Life of a Campus Minister
Ward Patterson reflects on the hidden demands, constant details, and lasting joy of campus ministry, showing why serving college students is both challenging and deeply rewarding.
Readers Tell How They Spend Time With God (published)
Christian Standard readers share practical, lived-in habits for reading Scripture and praying—using plans, journaling, hymn singing, prayer lists, and prayer walks to build consistent time with God.
