June 7, 2009
Resources for Single Mom Ministry
A curated list of books, video series, and websites offering practical and spiritual resources for single parents, women’s ministry leaders, and churches serving families.
Articles for tag: Southeast Christian Church
May 31, 2009
Simply Courageous: Churches Cut Clutter in Order to Focus
Krista Petty looks at how two churches simplified ministry programming, clarified discipleship pathways, and found that fewer options can lead to greater focus, stronger alignment, and deeper community impact.
November 16, 2008
What Elders Don’t Understand About Ministers
Church leaders reflect on what elders may not understand about ministers, including workload pressures, family strain, leadership empowerment, and the high personal stakes of ministry.
November 16, 2008
What Ministers Don’t Understand About Elders
Elders share what ministers may misunderstand about their role, outside pressures, meeting participation, and desire for honest partnership in church leadership.
November 16, 2008
Should the Minister Be One of the Elders?
Darrel Rowland explores whether ministers should serve as elders, highlighting church leaders who value trust, accountability, biblical eldership, and healthy elder-minister relationships.
November 5, 2008
Interview with Harry Graham
Harry Graham discusses how churches can care well for staff through fair salary, medical benefits, retirement planning, and Christ-centered trust between ministers and elders.
November 2, 2008
Hundreds Compete at National Bible Bowl Tourney
Southeast Christian Church’s Team 1 won the National Bible Bowl double-elimination tournament in Atlanta, with Central Christian Church teams also earning top honors.
September 21, 2008
Outstanding Christian Leaders Honored at NACC
Standard Publishing and Milligan College honored eight Christian leaders at the North American Christian Convention, recognizing adults and students for servant leadership in churches and communities.
June 1, 2008
Learning the ABC’s
Brad Dupray explores how churches used The ABC's of Financial Freedom to teach biblical stewardship, address debt, encourage tithing, and help members experience practical financial change.
May 18, 2008
New Church, New Elders: One Church’s Process
John E. Wasem outlines Suncrest Christian Church’s careful process for developing elders through prayer, teaching, nomination, confirmation, orientation, and ongoing congregational reaffirmation.
Why Bible Bowl?
Bible Bowl is more than a quiz game. Players and coaches describe how it strengthens Scripture knowledge, shapes humility and teamwork, builds lasting friendships, and creates discipleship connections that can influence ministry paths and Christian education decisions.
The Phone Keeps Ringing
Churches urgently call for youth ministers and other specialized staff, but the need keeps growing. Drawing on a poll of youth ministers, Andy Hansen shares key influence points and practical insight for recruiting vocational leaders.
April 13, 2008
The Best Indicator of Church Growth
Baptisms reveal whether churches are reaching the lost or just shifting believers. This article examines megachurch baptism ratios, giving-per-baptism figures, and why retaining new disciples matters for long-term growth.
April 13, 2008
Mega Myth Busters: A review of “Beyond Megachurch Myths”
Dick Alexander reviews Beyond Megachurch Myths, highlighting research that challenges common assumptions about megachurches and points church leaders of every size toward healthier, more effective ministry practices.
April 9, 2008
Interview with Kent Fillinger
Kent Fillinger explains how megachurch metrics can become meaningful for smaller congregations, why adaptability matters, and how leadership transitions and succession planning may shape the movement’s future.
December 9, 2007
Seeing God’s Work (Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY)
Bill Search reviews Joe Myers’ Organic Community, highlighting a framework for more natural community in the church—especially how leaders measure growth and invite people to participate according to how God has formed them.
November 4, 2007
Eastern Christian Convention Celebrating 40 Years
The Eastern Christian Convention celebrates its 40th year Nov. 16-18 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, featuring worship, workshops, and family programming. Attendees can also join a mission project packing meals for Haiti with Lifeline Christian Mission.
October 28, 2007
How Should We Celebrate?
Bob Russell urges believers to celebrate what God has done without idolizing old methods or dismissing the past. The church’s power, he says, is found in Christ, the cross, and bold preaching of God’s Word.
October 14, 2007
Finding and Focusing on Living Water
Reflecting on Jesus’ conversation at the well, Greg Allen explores “thirst-quenching worship” rooted in the Holy Spirit—not personal preferences. Practical steps help move beyond worship wars toward spirit-and-truth worship.
August 26, 2007
A Christian Church Opportunity
As U.S. population shifts, Christian churches must plant more congregations where growth is happening. This article surveys “static cities,” emerging regions, and cooperative networks, urging churches to respond to migration patterns with bold, sustained church planting.
