Readers Offer Comments About This Year’s NACC
Readers weigh in on the NACC’s regional conference experiment—what they missed, what worked, and why cost, scheduling, and family programming shaped attendance and expectations.
Articles for tag: Restoration Movement
August 3, 2005
Always Something New
Christian Standard’s online newsletter delivers weekly Restoration Movement news, a fresh illustration for preaching or teaching, and previews of upcoming print magazine articles with convenient links. Learn how to subscribe and how to submit church news items.
July 31, 2005
Intentionally International
A Toronto-area church plant shares practical lessons for becoming intentionally multicultural—moving from accommodation to celebration and reaching the nations locally. Includes a sidebar story of Mustafa and Sheela’s journey to Christ at CMCC.
July 3, 2005
Reflections of Two Vagabonds (Part 1)
LeRoy Lawson reflects on a 20-month RV journey and the remarkable revival he’s witnessed among independent Christian churches—through megachurch growth, church plants, community engagement, expanding schools, and healthier leadership and unity.
June 26, 2005
Two Ministers, One Mission (an interview with Rubel Shelly and John York)
Rubel Shelly and John York discuss Woodmont Hills as “The Family of God,” emphasizing acceptance, honesty, and movement toward Christ. They also describe shared preaching and dialogue sermons designed to keep the focus on Christ, not personalities.
June 22, 2005
We Need Both
Mark A. Taylor warns against “style over substance” in church life and points to The Jesus Proposal’s call for relationship with Jesus—grounded in scriptural truth—to avoid hollow legalism.
What We Believe
Mark A. Taylor considers why people ask for doctrinal statements and what churches choose to publish online. He notes how “What We Believe” pages help visitors understand a church’s bedrock convictions.
Equipping Leaders from Within: Partnerships
David Faust reflects on how Bible college and seminary shaped his Scripture understanding, ministry skills, and lifelong learning—and why churches and schools still need to partner to equip leaders well.
