August 16, 2009
A Perspective on a Long Ministry
Randy Gariss reflects on 27 years at College Heights Christian Church and explains why long-term ministry can strengthen leaders, deepen shepherding, and shape spiritual wholeness.
Articles for tag: Randy Gariss
August 12, 2009
Serving for a Lifetime
Mark A. Taylor reflects on lifetime marriage, commitment, and the transforming power of staying through difficult seasons in both marriage and ministry.
More Than One Way to Use a Magazine
Mark A. Taylor shares how churches can use CHRISTIAN STANDARD with leaders, elders, and small groups, then previews the upcoming annual megachurch issue.
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 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.
November 4, 2007
An Open Apology Letter to My Class
A teacher and preacher writes from a “Teacher’s Rehab Center,” where a support group exposes shallow excuses and calls leaders to let Scripture transform them before they teach it to others.
July 8, 2007
How Do We Make Disciples Who Look Like Jesus?
Teaching matters, but it isn’t enough. Randy Gariss outlines a clear disciple-making path built on truth, close relationships, and servanthood—three essentials that help believers grow to look and behave like Jesus.
July 3, 2007
Partnering to Grow Disciples
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Randy Gariss’s call to rethink disciple-making so believers look more like Jesus—through knowledge, relationships, and service—and to strengthen Bible teaching beyond the classroom.
Looking for Wholeness
What would a “whole life” look like—one marked by wisdom instead of crisis and fads? Randy Gariss outlines ten essential areas of accountability in God’s sight, from worship and friendships to rest, solitude, stewardship, and creativity.
January 28, 2007
How Should We Define Leadership?
Three leadership models shape today’s church, but only one is biblical. Randy Gariss contrasts storefront and foreman approaches with shepherding—personal pursuit, prayer, compassion, and responsibility for God’s people.
January 1, 2007
“Reflections” Writers for 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.
