January 14, 2009
Great Communion in Greater Pittsburgh
Christians are preparing Great Communion observances for the 200th anniversary of the Declaration and Address, including a major Pittsburgh gathering centered on Restoration Movement unity.
Articles for tag: Restoration Movement
December 31, 2008
Obituaries from 2008
A 2008 alphabetical obituary listing remembering Christian ministers, missionaries, educators, church leaders, and faithful servants connected with churches, colleges, missions, and ministries across the Restoration Movement.
December 7, 2008
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.
November 30, 2008
The Emerging Church and the Stone-Campbell Movement: Some Striking Similarities (Part 2)
William R. Baker explores four additional connections between the Stone-Campbell Movement and emerging churches, focusing on local church authority, creeds, weekly Communion, and baptism.
November 23, 2008
The Emerging Church and the Stone-Campbell Movement: Some Striking Similarities (Part 1)
William R. Baker compares the emerging church movement with the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement, highlighting shared concerns around denominationalism, vintage Christianity, and the book of Acts.
November 23, 2008
Only One Life
Phyllis Rine’s missionary service in the Congo and death during the Congo Crisis are remembered as a testimony of sacrificial faith, courage, and Restoration Movement mission history.
November 9, 2008
The Local Church Needs Scholars
Fred Hansen reflects on scholarship in the church, highlighting Restoration Movement examples and urging ministers, missionaries, and educators to pursue deep learning marked by humility and service.
October 12, 2008
The National New Church Conference’s Exponential Development
Jennifer Taylor traces how the National New Church Conference grew from Restoration Movement roots into the Exponential Conference, a major cross-denominational gathering for church planting leaders.
October 8, 2008
Interview with Jim Penhollow
Jim Penhollow discusses church planting momentum, people resources, East 91st Street Christian Church’s multiplication efforts, and the need to focus on underchurched regions.
October 1, 2008
An Opportunity Too Important to Miss!
Mark A. Taylor calls churches to prepare for Great Communion, a bicentennial opportunity to remember Christ together and bear witness to unity across divided Restoration Movement streams.
September 24, 2008
Interview with Mike Kilgallin
Mike Kilgallin reflects on his calling to lead Crossroads College, the value of Bible college education, and how Christian schools can serve churches and the Restoration Movement.
September 21, 2008
NACC Viewpoints: It’s All About the Mission
Justin Horey reflects on the NACC’s attendance challenges, exhibitor value, and need for a clearer mission that draws the right people—not merely larger crowds.
September 21, 2008
NACC Viewpoints: A Subjective Observer’s Recommendation
Gary E. Weedman reflects on the North American Christian Convention’s mission, history, and identity, then recommends merging it with the National Missionary Convention for responsible stewardship.
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.
September 7, 2008
Just Asking: Five Questions for the Restoration Movement
Jim Tune urges Restoration Movement church planters to recover historical memory, doctrinal clarity, and family loyalty while pursuing unity and mission with grace.
August 13, 2008
Both Sides and a Strong Conclusion
Mark A. Taylor reflects on women in church leadership, differing biblical interpretations, and the Restoration Movement principle of liberty in matters of opinion.
July 30, 2008
Interview with Ken Idleman
Ken Idleman reflects on the Restoration Movement’s growth, doctrinal distinctives, church planting, evangelism, leadership development, and the challenges facing future generations of Christian leaders.
First Steps Toward Mending Broken Relationships
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the Great Communion celebration and its call for Restoration Movement churches to take a first step toward mending broken relationships around the Lord’s Supper.
July 16, 2008
Interview with Doug Wood
Doug Wood explains how churches can address fear, build trust, recover Restoration principles, and pursue first-century growth without compromising biblical convictions.
What Will Keep Us Together?
John Derry reflects on how Christian colleges and universities help connect independent Christian churches, strengthen shared identity, and prepare leaders rooted in the Restoration Movement.
