Tell Us Your Read!
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Pat Williams’s challenge to keep reading and introduces Christian Standard contributors’ book recommendations for leaders and readers.
Articles for tag: Standard Publishing
September 23, 2009
What We Do, Why It Matters
Mark A. Taylor reflects on how the North American Christian Convention has encouraged ministers through simple conversations, shared worship, and timely reminders that they are not alone.
September 16, 2009
Put on Your Shoes
Mark A. Taylor reflects on simple obedience, biblical examples, and the next faithful step God asks us to take while we trust him with the larger outcome.
September 13, 2009
Don”t Just Change, Upgrade
Mark Atteberry urges churches to fight shoddiness, resist autopilot ministry, and pursue excellence because God gives his best and deserves our best in return.
July 5, 2009
A History of Open Forum
John Mills reflects on the Open Forum’s 26-year effort to foster dialogue, church planting, mission, and unity among Christian churches/churches of Christ and the wider Stone-Campbell Movement.
June 17, 2009
Congratulations Compass Christian Church!
Compass Christian Church won Christian Standard’s first-ever Church Branding Competition after receiving the most votes in each round of logo voting.
June 14, 2009
FROM MY BOOKSHELF: Learning to Communicate, Examining History
LeRoy Lawson reviews two books that challenge assumptions: Temple Grandin’s insights on autism and animal behavior, and Garry Wills’s history of Christianity in America.
May 20, 2009
Interview with Tony Jeary
Tony Jeary explains how Christians can communicate more effectively through preparation, audience awareness, teamwork, and confidence in everyday presentations.
April 15, 2009
Preview/Order What Kind of Church Is This?
LeRoy Lawson explains the Restoration Movement’s call to Christian unity, tracing its roots through Barton W. Stone, Thomas Campbell, Alexander Campbell, and the desire to be “Christians only.”
April 12, 2009
A Secret We Must Tell
Arron Chambers reflects on secrets too good to keep, calling believers to overcome fear and doubt as they share the good news of Christ’s resurrection.
March 29, 2009
What Is the Glue?
David Faust reflects on what truly holds Christian churches together, arguing that unity is found not in institutions or personalities, but in the Savior, the Spirit, Scripture, and service.
To Keep, to Share, to Teach
Christian Standard announces a downloadable baptism resource collecting recent articles and interviews on baptism for churches to use in teaching, outreach, and discussion.
February 12, 2009
NACC Women’s Conference Returns for a Second Year
Jennifer Taylor previews the 2009 NACC Women’s Conference in Louisville, including returning favorites, new resources, mentoring connections, and ways women can volunteer or participate.
January 11, 2009
A New Opportunity to Reach Kids with VBS
Standard Publishing’s “Studio GO! Game Show” VBS theme combines game-show fun, Scripture learning, and hands-on service to help churches engage children and adults.
January 11, 2009
VBS: Testing the Best
LifeSpring Christian Church helped Standard Publishing field-test its “Studio GO! Game Show” VBS course, giving children a full VBS experience while staff and volunteers evaluated materials for improvement.
January 11, 2009
AKA: Daniel Read
Cincinnati Christian University senior Daniel Read brings humor, warmth, and improvisational energy to Standard Publishing’s “Studio GO! Game Show” VBS as the winsome host Wade Winalot.
December 14, 2008
Disability Ministry in the Christian Church
Jim Pierson reflects on 25 years of disability ministry influence through CCFH, highlighting church resources, training partnerships, and congregations serving people with disabilities.
December 7, 2008
Serving the Senders: Encouraging Parents of Missionaries
Parents of missionaries often carry unseen grief, sacrifice, and calling. Diane Stortz and Cheryl Savageau explain how churches can encourage POMs and help missionary families stay connected across distance.
December 3, 2008
Big Ideas for Smaller Churches
Mark A. Taylor highlights how the Energizing Smaller Churches Network encourages leaders in smaller congregations and shares the spring and summer 2009 ESCN conference schedule.
September 24, 2008
Interview with Mike Kilgallin
Mike Kilgallin reflects on his calling to lead Crossroads College, the value of Bible college education, and how Christian schools can serve churches and the Restoration Movement.
