Articles for tag: River Hills Christian Church

May 29, 2019

Stone Hands Off SECC Leadership to Idleman (Plus News Briefs)

Compiled by Chris Moon and Jim Nieman Dave Stone preached his last sermon at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Ky., on Sunday. Stone retired after 13 years at the helm of the megachurch. Stone handed over leadership to Kyle Idleman, passing to him the same baton he’d received from former Southeast pastor Bob Russell. The Southeast Outlook offered some insight into Stone and his ministry, including tributes from Idleman (who met Stone at a Christ In Youth conference when Idleman was 16) and other ministers inside and outside Southeast. Another article included an anecdote about the time Stone, then in college, stayed with the Russells and had to borrow a pair of dress

April 16, 2016

Christian Standard

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

WHAT’S NEXT?: Look and Act Like Jesus

We asked several Christian leaders,Â “What should churches served byÂ CHRISTIAN STANDARD strive to be orÂ do or look like in the next decades?” ____ By Jeff Metzger I think the ultimate answer to this question is simple. The church should always strive to be and do and look as much like Jesus as possible! For 20 centuries, the church has always been at its best when it was most like Jesus. That will always be true. Our goal as disciples is to be like our teacher, Jesus. Here are some ways we can continue to make that happen. Jesus loves the nations.

February 17, 2008

Christian Standard

Conferences & Gatherings Organizations & Events

I Believe in the NACC!

By Various I first attended the NACC as the sponsor of a Bible Bowl team and I was glad for the opportunity the convention provided to challenge young people to become excited about getting into the Word. I next attended the NACC as a missionary on furlough and, after being out of the States for three years, was so blessed by being able to fellowship with people I hadn”t seen for some time. I was inspired by worshiping with thousands of other Christians. Then I attended the NACC as a representative of parachurch organizations and appreciated the opportunity the convention

October 1, 2006

Jeffrey A. Metzger

Church & Ministry

Why I Came Back to the Christian Church

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.

May 10, 2006

Brad Dupray

Church & Ministry Church Staff

Interview with Teresa Metzger

Teresa Metzger reflects on marrying a minister, raising children in ministry, and keeping public and private life aligned. She also shares practical counsel for churches on supporting a pastor’s family with kindness and understanding.