January 23, 2008
CHRISTIAN STANDARD shares ways to sign up for the free weekly e-newsletter, submit church news items, and send letters to the editor. Churches averaging 1,000+ in 2007 weekend worship attendance are invited to submit megachurch issue data.
January 13, 2008
Standard Publishing’s 2008 VBS, “God’s Big Backyard,” pairs backyard fun with hands-on community service. Kids learn to serve family, neighbors, and Jesus through daily projects, Bible lessons, and practical ministry tools for churches.
January 13, 2008
Many churches are losing fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students who don’t fit children’s ministry or junior high. Patrick Snow explains why intentional preteen ministry helps them grasp the gospel and find their place in the church.
January 9, 2008
Ruth Frederick of Standard Publishing explains how Vacation Bible School themes and lessons are created, why service matters, and how VBS can support both discipleship and outreach for churches and communities.
November 28, 2007
Standard Publishing’s Publishing Committee announced a membership transition after Russ Blowers retired following nearly 20 years of service. The Committee nominated Pat Magness of Milligan College to join the 15-member advisory group.
November 4, 2007
Standard Publishing donated a major archival collection to the Disciples of Christ Historical Society in Nashville, including 19th-century periodicals, key leaders’ books, and thousands of biographical files that help preserve Stone-Campbell history.
October 10, 2007
Bill Putman shares how his family endured crisis, rebellion, and hard boundaries—and how God’s grace brought healing. A candid interview about tough love, hope, and trusting God with the children you cannot fix.
October 10, 2007
Barney Wells challenges smaller-church leaders to reject “common” ministry and pursue uncommon impact. Drawing on Satchel Paige and Philip in Acts 8, this piece urges innovation rooted in reaching people and following God’s direction.
September 30, 2007
If we want to avoid conflict, our first question should be, “What does God want us to do?” Seeking God’s guidance begins in prayer. Involving the entire congregation in praying for God’s guidance makes conflict less likely.
September 30, 2007
Lessons from Walnut Grove Christian Church on preventing and addressing congregational conflict—reducing anxiety through peer learning, valuing “apt words,” and intervening quickly with a Matthew 18 framework.
September 30, 2007
Most church conflicts resolve with timely intervention, but some require firm, united leadership and church discipline. New Testament examples show both the pain and the hope of hard decisions.
September 2, 2007
By Lee Magness You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:6-8). There they stood at the foot of the cross, stood not kneeled, priests and scribes, their eyes squinting to slits in the noonday sun, squinting like the sightless pretending to see. They were blinded by years of looking through
August 29, 2007
CHRISTIAN STANDARD outlines a 2008 plan featuring 12 special themed issues with expanded pages and additional advertising, while also rotating its roster of contributing editors and welcoming four new members.
Standard Publishing reflects on lessons from the Energizing Smaller Churches Network and invites leaders to join upcoming ESCN conferences this fall for connection, learning, and practical encouragement.
A reflection on Jeremiah 50’s call to “set up a standard” and how it helped shape Standard Publishing’s mission—past innovations, present partnerships, and a renewed commitment to serve churches with Bible-teaching resources.
July 8, 2007
Coffee culture is booming—but the bigger draw is community. Faith Café is a multisensory, interactive resource designed to help churches and small groups build authentic connection, spiritual formation, and practical next steps for faith.
A personal look at how Christ In Youth shaped one student’s faith, plus a 40-year snapshot of CIY’s growth, mission, and practical ways churches can help students follow through after events.
July 8, 2007
Faith Café highlights Standard Publishing’s growing line of Bible-teaching tools for adults. Explore new small-group guides, practical leader helps, Genesis video studies by Bob Russell, and the new Standard Reference Library.
Standard Publishing named 14 students from Christian colleges in the U.S. and Canada as recipients of its 2007 award for outstanding promise in Christian education, recognizing excellence, character, and ministry potential.
Matthew Lockhart reflects on joining Standard Publishing, the call to serve local churches, emerging trends in church resourcing, and how partnerships and innovation can strengthen ministry across children, youth, and adult programs.
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