February 18, 2011
Dudley Rutherford introduces Unleashed, a Standard Publishing book rooted in Acts and calling the church to boldness, Spirit-empowered witness, and renewed participation in the Great Commission.
February 17, 2011
Standard Publishing’s 2011 Vacation Bible School curriculum, “Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street,” was ranked No. 1 VBS by About the Children’s Department.
January 20, 2011
The 2010 CHRISTIAN STANDARD CD-ROM includes every 2010 issue in a searchable format for research, teaching, preaching illustrations, and easy article access.
January 15, 2011
By Mark Atteberry The elders at my church very graciously gave me seven weeks off, a kind of mini-sabbatical. It was during the summer and my wife and I had a trip planned anyway, so we laid out a plan to visit a different church every weekend. We chose a mixture of large and small churches, city and rural churches, and Restoration Movement and denominational churches from Florida to the mountain west. Overall, it was a positive experience. We heard some fine sermons, met some nice people, and picked up a few good ideas. There was, however, one big surprise
January 14, 2011
Ryan Frank reflects on lessons learned in children’s ministry, from volunteer challenges and parent partnerships to changing trends, training creativity, and the importance of never stopping learning.
January 12, 2011
Leaders from Christ’s Church at Mason share practical advice for planning Vacation Bible School, teaching Jesus’ parables, leading worship, and using Standard Publishing’s “Main Street” VBS curriculum.
January 9, 2011
Jim Eichenberger explains how Discovering God’s Story helps readers see Scripture as one chronological story, rooted in history and useful for new believers and seasoned Christians alike.
January 7, 2011
Marshall Hayden reflects on how Scripture confirmed, instructed, and shaped his life, centering on John 10:10 and the promise of abundant life in Christ.
January 6, 2011
Mark A. Taylor introduces Christian Standard’s 2011 yearlong Bible emphasis and the theme “The Bible: Lift it up. Live it out.”
December 8, 2010
Standard Publishing’s Making a Mess and Meeting God, written by Mandy Smith, was named a finalist for the ECPA 2010 Book Covers Award in the small publishers category.
November 4, 2010
Michael Mack outlines seven biblical values Northeast Christian Church uses to evaluate healthy small groups, from Christ-centered leadership and shared ownership to authentic community, discipleship, service, outreach, and reproduction.
November 2, 2010
Velvet Lozada explains how Standard Publishing’s Kids Reading for Life program helps churches host simple book fairs that provide Bible-based resources for families and raise funds for ministry.
November 1, 2010
Sherwood Oaks Christian Church used Tom Ellsworth’s It’s Your Move books to turn summer board game nights into intergenerational Bible study and welcoming connection.
October 29, 2010
Mark A. Taylor highlights a growing list of Standard Publishing books for adults and families, including titles on forgiveness, evangelism, leadership, parenting, fiction, and Bible study.
October 19, 2010
Mark A. Taylor reflects on a young minister’s painful transition and urges churches to follow careful hiring procedures that clarify expectations before calling a new minister.
October 1, 2010
By Dudley C. Rutherford At the midway point of Martin Luther King”s famous “I Have a Dream” speech on the footsteps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963, he mentioned the white people in attendance that day. Most are not aware there were many white people who participated in that momentous march on Washington, D.C., and others are even less aware that King addressed that segment of the crowd in his memorable monologue. In the midst of this poetic oration he says, “For many of our white brothers, as evidenced by their presence here today, have come to realize
September 1, 2010
By Eddie Lowen (Eddie Lowen was among eight Christian leaders asked to share what helps them mature just as Jesus did. Lowen, a member of Standard Publishing”s Publishing Committee, is senior minister with West Side Christian Church, Springfield, Illinois.) ___________________ A television commercial for cars.com depicted a fictional young genius named David Abernathy during several phases of his life. In the first scene, as a newborn, David shocked the obstetrician who de- livered him by reaching up to shake hands with him! As a preschooler, David amazed his parents by using graphs and PowerPoint slides to successfully negotiate a later bedtime.
September 1, 2010
Pat Magness reflects on a vision problem, high blood pressure, and the spiritual lesson of caring for the body as part of growing in wisdom, stature, and trust in God.
September 1, 2010
LeRoy Lawson reflects on how grief, loss, and suffering have shaped his spiritual growth, offering a candid testimony that pain often teaches what success cannot.
September 1, 2010
Mark A. Taylor highlights the print and downloadable versions of What Kind of Church Is This?, a Christian Standard resource churches can use with visitors, new members, and inquirers.
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