Articles for tag: Spiritual Growth

July 16, 2008

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Showing a Better Way

By Mark A. Taylor Doug Wood, the subject of this week”s “CHRISTIAN STANDARD Interview,” has seen local churches make changes that preceded dramatic growth. Yet he emphasizes that external changes are not the “secret” to growth. His approach isn”t to force change, but first to build followers of Christ. This disciple-building generates change from the inside out. It”s the difference between watching your diet or getting your exercise versus dressing for success or getting plastic surgery. The latter are quicker and more dramatic. The former lead to long-term health. Wood”s own words, excerpted from the longer Web version* of his

June 8, 2008

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God’s Word on Great Shepherds

By Michael C. Mack READ THE MAIN ARTICLE: “Good to Great Groups” READ THE SIDEBAR: “Great Small Groups Need Shepherds” God”s Word is rich in its discussion about shepherding. Here are just a few passages that describe the great shepherd-leader”s role. “Be shepherds of God”s flock that is under your care” (1 Peter 5:2). The apostle Peter addressed his appeal to elders in the first-century church. These leaders were called to shepherd the groups in a particular city or churches that met in specific homes. This passage also applies to what small group leaders are called to do in today”s

March 12, 2008

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Why Attend a Christian College?

By Mark A. Taylor This week”s issue took me back to the time when my own son and daughter were choosing a college. My daughter attended an orientation session for new students in the spring before she started classes at a Christian college. The wife of the school”s president spoke to the parents and incoming students gathered there. “At this college,” she said, “we”re not here to undo everything you parents have established in 18 years of rearing your child.” About the same time a family friend and her daughter attended a freshman orientation weekend at the state school this

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