June 24, 2024
June 30 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Vision and Insight” (Daniel 9:1-6, 14-27), by Mark Scott.
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June 3, 2024
We Have Seen Jesus
Jesus stands with us at this table. . . .
April 29, 2024
May 5 Application | ‘How to Build Trust—and Damage It’
I was asked, "What are some trust builders and breakers for you?” My list of trust breakers included, "Lying or being two-faced," "unreliabilty and inconsistency," . . .
April 15, 2024
The Question that Matters
We come to this table having answered the most crucial question . . .
HLC Team Recommends GLCC’s Probation Be Lifted
A Higher Learning Commission delegation that visited Great Lakes Christian College in late March is recommending that the accrediting agency lift the school’s probationary status. . . .
GLCC Meets with Accreditor to Discuss Its Financial Health
Hopes are high this week at Great Lakes Christian College as it meets with its accreditor to discuss its financial condition—and possibly emerge from a painful probationary period. . . .
February 22, 2024
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Apostle Paul’s Top 21 Leadership Character Traits’ (2014)
For his "Best Practices" feature in 2014, former editor Mike Mack introduced a listicle by writing: "Acts 20 contains 21 character traits of the apostle Paul. Look over this list, and then take time to assess yourself as a leader." . . .
January 22, 2024
Jan. 28 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “I AM the Vine” (John 15:1-20, 26-27), by Mark Scott.
January 16, 2024
Leaders Encouraged to Complete Our Annual Church Survey
The Christian Standard Annual Survey of Churches is now available! We encourage all Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ to complete it by Friday, Jan. 26. It takes just a few minutes . . .
January 8, 2024
Jan. 14 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “I AM the Good Shepherd” (John 10:1-18), by Mark Scott.
December 19, 2023
The Wish Book
Over the next several days, Christian leaders will be sharing favorite Christmas memories with readers. Today we hear from retired Christian educator Dan Schantz about "The Holy Grail of Christmas" his mother would bring home during the last week of August. . . .
December 4, 2023
Ozark’s Preaching-Teaching Convention Set for Feb. 19-21
Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Mo., will host its Preaching-Teaching Convention Feb. 19-21. The gathering, which is designed “to help leaders lead better longer,” will feature main sessions, worship, and workshops. This year's theme: “Among the Lions: Trusting in God When You’re Trapped in Babylon.” . . .
October 30, 2023
November 5 | Discovery
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Gentiles Are Added to the Church” (Acts 10:17-24, 34-48), by Mark Scott.
October 23, 2023
October 29 | Discovery
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Peter Serves in Lydda and Joppa” (Acts 9:32-43), by Mark Scott.
August 7, 2023
August 13 | Where Is the Justice?
God revealed to Habakkuk that he was going to bring justice to Judah via the nation of Babylon. This confused Habakkuk, for he struggled with God’s sense of justice. . . .
May 22, 2023
May 28 | Discovery
Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson titled “Waiting” (Lamentations 3:19-33, 39-42, 55-58).
Tuning Our Hearts
Three events recorded in Luke 19 offer three tuning forks for the soul. . . .
May 1, 2023
In the Beginning
We are just as gullible, just as prone to wander, just as needy as Adam and Eve . . .
CCCB’s Graduate Program Takes Russell School of Ministry Name
All three of Central Christian College of the Bible’s locations will use the Russell School of Ministry name for the school’s growing graduate program. Until now, RSM—named for Bob and John Russell—had been used only at the school’s Cincinnati-area location. . . .
March 9, 2023
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Lying for the Love of It’ (1907)
This brief anecdote was the shorter, secondary item in J. W. McGarvey’s weekly “Biblical Criticism” column for the issue dated May 11, 1907. It is notable mainly because Restoration Movement pioneer “Raccoon” John Smith plays the pivotal role in the story.
