April 29, 2007
With few Christian churches across New England, campus ministry and church planting in Greater Boston are gaining momentum through collaboration, new partnerships, and student-led outreach on influential campuses.
March 28, 2007
Bryce Jessup discusses William Jessup University’s ministry roots, the campus move from San Jose to Rocklin, and how the school’s vision expanded to train students for church and marketplace leadership.
From Hillsboro, Ohio, to gatherings across the country, family camps continue drawing believers for preaching, worship, fellowship, and ministry connection—while leaders work to keep conviction and compassion in balance.
Camp meetings shaped American revival life—and Hillsboro Family Camp continues that heritage today. From Cane Ridge to Restoration Acres, thousands gather each year for worship, teaching, and renewal across generations.
February 25, 2007
As Calvinism gains renewed attention, three Christian church leaders discuss free will and God’s sovereignty, the influence of Calvinist writers, and concerns about methodology, sacraments, and evangelical identity.
February 14, 2007
A look back at a unity-charged North American Christian Convention—and a call to pursue unity’s intended outcome: evangelism. When churches move beyond fellowship to mission, the fruit of unity can be a harvest of new believers.
January 14, 2007
Joe Ellis urges American churches to recover authentic New Testament faith and function in a time of cultural shaking. Drawing on historic awakenings, he calls congregations toward restoration, evangelistic passion, and renewed effectiveness.
January 7, 2007
A forecast of “unlimited” visibility sparks a reflection on whether the church’s future is predetermined. Jeff Walling argues Scripture calls believers to faithful choices today that shape tomorrow.
January 1, 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.
December 10, 2006
By Arron Chambers If I had an “easy” button, I would have pressed it and . . . “¢ Assembled my son”s bike on Christmas morning in just seconds””instead of spending all day on it in an episode that almost ended my marriage. “¢ I wouldn”t have dated that girl, because she would have worn a label that read, “Warning: High Maintenance!” “¢ My teeth would be straight. “¢ My wife would not have endured long months of pregnancy; instead, our four kids would have been delivered to the front door about an hour after breakfast on a Saturday morning.
December 10, 2006
LeRoy Lawson reflects on the Restoration Movement’s quirks and strengths, then points to key needs ahead—renewed purpose, celebrated diversity, deeper cooperation, and relevance to the pre-Christian world.
December 6, 2006
Standard Publishing’s Publishing Committee marked its 50th anniversary with candid discussion, fresh leadership, and a forward-looking vision alongside new president Matt Thibeau—strength meeting strength for the days ahead.
November 19, 2006
A child’s question—does God know the word “perhaps”?—opens a thoughtful look at divine foreknowledge. This article contrasts classical theism with open theism’s claim that the future includes genuine contingencies.
November 19, 2006
Paul Kissling examines biblical themes often linked to open theism, highlighting God’s active involvement with humanity, the conditional nature of many promises, and the scriptural evidence that God truly feels.
November 5, 2006
Jason Bembry shares the questions that reshaped his assumptions about Christian participation in war, engaging Jesus’ teaching, early church practice, Restoration voices, and Romans 13.
October 8, 2006
As Christians gain influence in elections and public debates, what happens to the church’s witness? Darrel Rowland warns against partisan entanglement and urges believers to separate political preferences from matters of faith.
October 1, 2006
By Kent Williams I have spent my entire life in the Christian church. I graduated from a Christian church college, as did my wife. Both of my sons attended that same college. I ministered for 25 years in Christian churches. In my family and my wife”s family there are ministers and missionaries serving in Christian churches. I have led revivals, spoken at conventions, served on boards, and written articles almost exclusively with organizations associated with Christian churches. Almost all of my friends in ministry serve Christian churches. But a couple of years ago I left the Christian church. I was
October 1, 2006
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.
September 24, 2006
John Muir’s faith and Scripture-saturated writing have often been overlooked. This article compares Muir and Alexander Campbell, then draws practical lessons on memorizing Scripture, reading God’s “other book,” and letting creation deepen worship.
September 17, 2006
David Faust calls the Restoration Movement to rebuild unity through Christ. Using Ephesians 4 and vivid “earthquake” imagery, he urges shared mission, humble attitudes, and practical steps—prayer, heart change, and peace-making—to keep the unity of the Spirit.
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