September 1, 2021
A Posture, Not a Program
Reaching our worlds with the gospel today demands that we think afresh about outreach.
Articles for tag: Priesthood Of All Believers
July 15, 2020
Marshall Leggett: Faithful Minister in God’s Service
By Gene Wigginton Marshall Leggett will be remembered by all who knew him as a man whose ambition in life was to be a faithful minister in God’s service. That ambition was never compromised. As a preacher and Christian college administrator, he honored God and touched countless lives with the truth of God’s Word. Marshall Leggett died March 2, 2020, at age 90. Faithful in the Churches He Served I had the privilege of meeting Marshall in the early years of his ministry. While traveling on behalf of a Christian college, I visited Marshall and his wife, Jean, in their
January 14, 2016
10 Things You Can Do for Your Senior Minister This Week
By Michael C. Mack 1. Pray for him daily. 2. Encourage him with notes, tweets, or in person (but not right before the service begins). 3. Help him focus on sermon prep by limiting interruptions during the week or giving him announcements shortly before he preaches. 4. Take on pastoral care responsibilities. A class or group should be the front line of pastoral care. 5. Be a minister. You are part of the priesthood of all believers, a minister of reconciliation, an important part of the body of Christ. 6. Treat him as a person and as an individual. Remember
October 25, 2013
“ËœWhat a Shame . . . God Didn”t Make You a Boy”
By Betty L. Aldridge I heard the words nearly 60 years ago, and I have never forgotten them. As I searched for God”s will in my life, the words triggered many questions. It has not been an easy search and, even today, I still have questions, but I give God glory for leading me and for the experiences he has given me. This is my story. I want to share how God has used me. First, I should explain the context for those words. As a high school student, I was asked to preach a sermon at an all-day regional
Warm but Not Fuzzy
Frederick W. Norris reflects on how Christian colleges can remain rooted in the gospel while embracing rigorous education, global Christian perspectives, and the challenges of a changing world.
June 13, 2010
Two Views About the Future of the Restoration Movement: Let’s Keep Moving!
LeRoy Lawson examines Restoration Movement identity and mission, asking why the movement still matters and identifying 10 values it offers through Christian unity, New Testament authority, shared leadership, and global outreach.
December 7, 2008
Stop Baptizing!
Dave Ferguson challenges church leaders to stop doing all the baptizing and let disciples, family members, and spiritual mentors share in the joy and responsibility of baptism.
July 13, 2008
Restoration Movement Q&A 4
Pat Magness reflects on her deepening commitment to the Restoration Movement, emphasizing local congregations, Christian unity, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and a Christ-centered faith.
Emerging Ministry for Emerging Churches
As larger churches add specialized ministry roles, many are hiring proven volunteers from within their own congregations. Paul Boatman explores the benefits, risks, and the need for strong partnerships between local churches and theological education.
October 1, 2006
Why I Came Back to the Christian Church
Jeffrey A. Metzger shares lessons from serving in denominational churches—what he found encouraging, what felt counterproductive, and why he believes local church autonomy better supports mission and biblical faithfulness.
April 23, 2006
Our Colleges in Historical Perspective
A survey of how Restoration Movement colleges moved from the margins to the mainstream—through accreditation, expanded curricula, shifting campus influence, and changing loyalties—while facing financial pressure and renewed questions of mission and distinctiveness.
