Discussions Just Begun
Sessions at the North American Christian Convention challenged attendees to rethink the church’s mission and wrestle with difficult conversations involving pornography, alcohol, eternal security, marriage, and homosexuality.
Articles for tag: Tim Harlow
June 4, 2012
Beware the Second Decade
Veteran church leaders examine statistics linking pastoral tenure and church growth, considering complacency, demographics, leadership capacity, changing congregations, and whether attendance alone can measure a ministry’s effectiveness.
March 15, 2012
The Landing
Tim Harlow challenges church leaders to consider their long-term trajectory, guard against complacency, maintain their passion for God’s kingdom, and intentionally prepare to finish strong in ministry.
March 12, 2012
We Know Leaders Like Those the World Is Seeking
The Costa Concordia disaster exposed a crisis of leadership. Mark A. Taylor contrasts a captain who abandoned ship with Christian leaders who demonstrate integrity, sacrifice, and steadfast service to others.
August 9, 2011
Show Me the Glory
Tim Harlow reflects on Moses’ prayer in Exodus 33 and challenges Christian leaders to seek God’s presence, learn his ways, and ask to see his glory amid the frustrations of ministry.
February 11, 2011
Don”t Make Me Lay Hands on You!
Tim Harlow reflects on Nehemiah, Jesus, and Paul to challenge church leaders toward courageous, loving correction rooted in zeal for the health of God’s people.
I Was the Big, Dead Tree
Tim Harlow reflects on burnout, Elijah, Sabbath, and stillness, showing how even fruitful ministry can become spiritually dangerous when leaders begin running ahead of God.
April 11, 2010
Megachurches: Mega See, Mega Do
Kent Fillinger reports how special baptism services at megachurches and emerging megachurches led to thousands of baptisms in 2009 through prayer, clear preaching, planning, and follow-up.
February 14, 2010
NACC: A Blend of the Fresh and Familiar
Ben Cachiaras previews the 2010 NACC, including special guests, worship, Bible studies, new workshop tracks, Family Night, and opportunities for connection in downtown Indianapolis.
October 21, 2007
It Does Get Better Than This!
A child’s blunt honesty about Heaven sparks a devotional reflection on why eternity can feel distant when life is good—and why hope grows stronger as we gain perspective, mature, and face suffering.
August 12, 2007
Toilets and Christianity
After visiting Nairobi’s slums, Tim Harlow shares sobering realities of poverty and HIV/AIDS and urges believers to act like Jesus—supporting children, caring for the vulnerable, and trusting the church to bring lasting hope.
June 24, 2007
It’s All in the Name
Tim Harlow reflects on God’s name “I AM” in Exodus 3 and why it changes how we carry responsibility. If God is I AM, we are “I AM NOT”—and that’s good news for weary hearts.
April 15, 2007
MEGACHURCH PROFILE: Parkview Christian, Orland Park, IL
A profile of Parkview Christian Church traces a pivotal 1997 congregational vote, the leadership decision that followed, and the relocation and expansion that accompanied rapid attendance growth and wider outreach.
The Woman at the Workshop
A Sunday school convention conversation prompts a searching question: do ministers truly “seek the Lord” amid relentless demands? Mark A. Taylor reflects on vocational ministry’s pressures—and the quiet danger of being consumed by the work.
January 1, 2007
“Reflections” Writers for 2007
Meet this year’s lineup of Christian Standard columnists—leaders and thinkers reflecting on Christian life, church ministry, Restoration Movement concerns, and the challenges of Christian leadership.
August 20, 2006
Why Do I Live in a World Filled With Pain?
Tim Harlow explores why God allows pain and suffering, arguing that genuine love requires freedom to choose and connecting human freedom, sin, and suffering with God’s redemption through Christ.
