Can We Talk?
Robert F. Hull Jr. challenges Christians to move beyond labels, partisan reflexes, and combative discourse by practicing humility, listening well, and learning from people who think differently.
Articles for tag: Stone-Campbell Movement
February 24, 2008
The World Convention: Christmas Truce or Reclaiming a Heritage?
Drawing on the 1914 Christmas Truce, C. Robert Wetzel recounts how the World Convention of Churches of Christ has fostered unity across the Stone-Campbell Movement—strengthening fellowship, global partnership, and evangelistic witness.
January 20, 2008
What About War?
Christian involvement in war: conscience, Scripture, and the tragic view of life A longtime question haunts the author: how Christians should think about war when Scripture, church history, and human suffering all pull in different directions. The article traces poetry, biblical warfare texts, the just war tradition, and personal experience toward a “tragic view of life” that resists easy answers. The author wrestles with the irony of war and the challenge of God’s participation in biblical conquest. Church history shows shifting Christian positions—from early opposition to later “just war” frameworks. Personal stakes come into view with the deployment of the
January 3, 2008
“Union in Truth”: Still Our Motto!
On the 200th anniversary of Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address, Victor Knowles reflects on “union in truth,” the Restoration Movement’s growth, and the movement’s divided streams—urging believers toward unity grounded in Holy Scripture.
December 16, 2007
Scholarship in the Stone-Campbell Movement
Douglas A. Foster traces how anti-intellectualism shaped the Stone-Campbell Movement—and how Disciples, churches of Christ, and Christian churches/churches of Christ increasingly embraced rigorous scholarship and wider academic engagement.
December 16, 2007
Restoration Scholars and Their Evangelical Counterparts (a book review)
Gary Weedman reviews William R. Baker’s Volume 2 on evangelical and Stone-Campbell dialogue, highlighting essays on open theism, Christology, the Lord’s Supper, eschatology, and the Old Testament.
November 18, 2007
Why I Take a Premillennial View (Longer Version)
Alex V. Wilson explains why he holds a classic premillennial view, clarifies common misunderstandings, and points to Revelation and other passages as support—while urging charity and unity among believers who disagree.
September 2, 2007
Speakers Announced for 2008 World Convention
Main session speakers for the 17th World Convention (July 30–August 3, 2008, Nashville) include Cynthia Hale, Bob Russell, Mike Cope, and president C. Robert Wetzel, exploring the theme “Together in Christ.”
June 20, 2007
Interview with Eleanor Daniel
Eleanor Daniel reflects on Christian education as disciple-making, the need to equip lay teachers, the strengths and limits of small groups, lessons from global believers’ prayer, and the ongoing debate over women in leadership.
June 10, 2007
An Unfinished Restoration Acknowledged
Gary Weedman reflects on the unfinished work of restoration within the Stone-Campbell fellowship and highlights contemporary voices calling the church back to ancient worship, spiritual life, and unity.
Celebrating a Celebration
Why celebrate 2009? Pat Magness reflects on the bicentennial of Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address and the centennial of the 1909 Pittsburgh gathering—then points to a Lord’s Supper–centered vision for renewed unity.
A Delicate, Durable Relationship
Paul E. Boatman examines why Christian church-related colleges have not severed ties with their supporting churches, pointing to ecclesiology, hermeneutics, and a shared philosophy of education—while offering candid caveats for the future.
September 17, 2006
NACC Viewpoint 1: We Were There
Together in Grace marked a memorable moment at the 2006 NACC in Louisville, where churches of Christ and Christian churches/churches of Christ shared worship, preaching, and a symbolic Bible exchange in a renewed call to reconciliation.
CHRISTIAN STANDARD AT 140: It Fills a Hole in the Sky
Ben Cachiaras reflects on The Christian Standard’s 140 years, using a willow tree metaphor to show why the magazine remains a vital hub for communication, conversation, and encouragement across the movement.
February 12, 2006
African-American Evangelism: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?
W. Ray Kelley examines why many Restoration Movement churches have struggled to evangelize and integrate African-Americans, highlighting history, present challenges, and practical steps for intentional, sustained ministry in diverse communities.
February 5, 2006
Embracing the Unfamiliar
Jack Reese explores “the tyranny of the proximate”—our habit of treating our own norms as the standard. He urges humility toward others, warns against nationalistic idolatry, and points Christians to their true citizenship in heaven.
January 29, 2006
Things I Appreciate About Us
Doug Priest reflects on the Restoration Movement’s heritage and the freedoms he values—freedom to choose, fellowship, listen, serve, and cooperate—while pursuing unity and holistic ministry across the Stone-Campbell tradition.
January 22, 2006
The More We Change
A conversation about the Lord’s Supper and invitation hymns opens a wider look at Stone-Campbell worship history—and the motives, cultural pressures, and practical reasons that shape how churches worship.
November 30, 2005
Two Christians Pursue Paths to Unity: “Christians, Anyway . . .”
Why do churches struggle to transcend culture? Rees Bryant reflects on “Christians only,” cultural baggage, and the humility of admitting God loves his imperfect people—Christians anyway.
November 6, 2005
The Church Is Constitutionally One (Part 3 of 3)
Using Ephesians 4:1-6, Clint Gill explains the church as constitutionally one—an organic unity grounded in one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God.
