Articles for tag: Restoration Movement

September 1, 2023

Shawn McMullen

Helping the Church Thrive Between Ministers

Helping the Church Thrive Between Ministers

An Interview with Leaders from Transitional Interim Pastor Services  By Shawn McMullen  Recently Christian Standard met with three leaders who serve with Transitional Interim Pastor Services, a ministry of NXTStep Church Services (yourncs.org), to learn about their unique approach to interim ministry.  John Cutshall, a graduate of Cincinnati Christian University, has been in ministry for more than 40 years. He spent his first 20 years in youth ministry before serving in senior ministry positions.  Greg Comp, also a graduate of CCU, is a second-generation minister. Following his graduation from Bible college, Comp served as an associate minister. At age 30

September 1, 2023

Christian Standard

Is It Time for a New Restoration Movement? (Part 1)

Is It Time for a New Restoration Movement? (Part 1)

By Jim Putman  Though I grew up a preacher’s kid—and maybe because of it—I ended up in college as an unbeliever with a drinking problem. I had rejected my parents, but they were waiting to journey with me back to Jesus. Back then, I would have said there is no God . . . that God had been “educated” out of me. I was no victim, however—I was rebellious.   My father sent me research that affirmed that some scientists believed in God, even though professors had told me no reputable scientist could. Over time, I moved from “there is no

August 23, 2023

Christian Standard

News Briefs for August 23

Briefs from churches in Tennessee, Texas, and Iowa, along with items about an opportunity for high schoolers to take a Biblical Interpretation course for college credit (at a discount), and the passing of a retired Kentucky Christian University educator.

July 1, 2023

Christian Standard

Disciple-Making Movements and the Restoration Movement

Disciple-Making Movements and the Restoration Movement

By Bobby Harrington  I believe Christian Churches and the Restoration Movement are the best hope for disciple-making movements in North America.    A disciple-making movement (DMM) is characterized by a rapid and exponential increase in disciples making disciples. These movements share a distinct group of priorities which provide the environment for viral multiplication. The emphasis on DMM principles started about 30 years ago, and now about 1,500 DMMs are reaching over 1 percent of the world’s population.   Here is a four-point summary of the character traits of a disciple-making movement:  1. fast-growing  2. indigenous (of the local culture)  3. multiplying disciples and groups  4.

July 1, 2023

Jerry Harris

What the Restoration Movement Should Learn from Bud Light

What the Restoration Movement Should Learn from Bud Light

By Jerry Harris  Earlier this year, it seemed the whole country was caught up in the cancellation of Bud Light, America’s best-selling beer. The turmoil resulted from a promotion that connected the brand to Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender TikTok influencer; Bud Light sent personalized beer cans to Mulvaney celebrating both March Madness and Mulvaney’s yearlong transition to identify as a woman. Mulvaney’s videos on social media triggered a backlash that caused many Bud Light beer drinkers to reject the iconic brand.  In just a few weeks, Anheuser-Busch lost $5 billion in market value, 17 percent in sales, and 21 percent

May 1, 2023

Christian Standard

A Homecoming of the Heart: The Secret in Our Search for Unity

By Drew Baker The unfortunate consensus in the United States demands that our leaders come across as having all the answers. Whether politicians or preachers, we expect them to have perfect wisdom even if we know it’s an impossible ask. I can’t imagine a politician getting elected on a platform of humility and a willingness to learn even from political opponents. When it comes to preaching, we tend to expect more answers than questions from our pulpits. “Give us this day our daily truth, lead us not into contemplation, and deliver us from mystery.”    In such a culture, it is

May 1, 2023

Christian Standard

A Movement Away from Denominationalism: What’s It Mean for Us?

By Ben Cachiaras  When asked about the key to his success, Dick Clark, of American Bandstand fame, replied, “I don’t set trends. I just find out what they are and exploit them.” Worrying about trends can get you into trouble. So can ignoring them. At the least, it seems wise for church leaders to strive to be like the men of Issachar “who understood the times and knew what Israel should do” (1 Chronicles 12:32). In this spirit, I was asked to consider how we might understand and respond to the rising trends noted in “A ‘Postdenominational’ Era: Inside the

May 1, 2023

Christian Standard

The Rise of the Nons and the Nearly Gones (and What We Can Do About It)

By Billy Strother  Congregations need one another more than ever. They need a sense of unity for mission in community. As congregational leaders, pursuing a sense of unity in community will strengthen us all and increase our kingdom fruit. Jesus proclaimed, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and no city or house divided against itself will stand” (Matthew 12:25, New American Standard Bible).  Ministering to the Nons   Christianity is in retreat in our culture. We are familiar with the rise of the “nones” (30 percent of U.S. adults now claim no religious affiliation). But despite the challenges, strategic opportunities

May 1, 2023

Christian Standard

Can Divergent Streams Flow Back Together?

By Daryl Reed  I saw a cartoon that pictures a church membership class. The teacher is showing a diagram titled “Churches and Christian Movements Throughout History.” On the left side of the chart a dot is labeled “30 AD,” representing the first church. To the right of that is a large tree of many successive generations of Christian movements. The teacher is pointing to a place further out on the tree and says, “So this is where our movement came along and got the Bible right.” A student responds, “Jesus is so lucky to have us.”   I’m embarrassed to say

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