Articles for tag: Tom Ellsworth

August 20, 2011

My Favorite Passage

By Tom Ellsworth My favorite passage of Scripture? I hem and haw and generally fumble trying to find the right answer. What about John 3:16? Naw, everyone picks that one””be more original. All right, how about Philippians 4:13? Overused. OK, let”s try the Old Testament””Psalm 23? Did somebody die? That”s a funeral text. Sorry, I”ll say Revelation 3:20. Are you serious? You”re going to pick prophecy as your favorite? The inner deliberation rages while on the outside I try to appear thoughtful and decisive. How does one choose a favorite passage? That”s like asking me to identify which of my

February 27, 2011

Tom Ellsworth

Christian Living

Unconditional Compassion

Tom Ellsworth reflects on the Good Samaritan, showing how Jesus challenged prejudice and called his followers to compassion that sees clearly, acts practically, and goes beyond convenience.

November 1, 2010

Jennifer Taylor

Church & Ministry Small Groups

Fun and Games

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church used Tom Ellsworth’s It’s Your Move books to turn summer board game nights into intergenerational Bible study and welcoming connection.

January 31, 2010

Tom Ellsworth

Christian Living Work & Vocation

Balance

Tom Ellsworth reflects on career pressure, crowded calendars, material pursuits, and the need to recover a balanced life rooted in Christ’s example and promise of rest.

December 3, 2008

Mark A. Taylor

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

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.

February 27, 2008

Brad Dupray

Church & Ministry Community Outreach

Interview with Tom Ellsworth

Tom Ellsworth discusses how Beyond Your Backyard calls believers and churches to move beyond comfort zones through relationships and unselfish service, balancing outward community impact with inward discipleship and equipping.

January 13, 2008

Joni Baker

Church & Ministry Youth & Children's Ministry

Standard’s VBS: More Than Learning, Beyond Fun

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.

April 18, 2007

Mark A. Taylor

Church Leadership Leadership Development

Change Is

Tom Ellsworth urges patient, listening-first leadership when guiding change in smaller churches. Mark A. Taylor introduces a book excerpt on helping town and country congregations respond faithfully to demographic shifts and unchosen change.

January 21, 2007

Gary Weedman

Church Leadership Preaching

Preaching or Sharing?

A convention comment raises a question about what’s missing in many pulpits. Gary Weedman defines doctrinal preaching, connects it to New Testament speech, and calls churches to restore doctrine with celebration, creativity, and stronger ministry preparation.

October 15, 2006

Tom Ellsworth

Church & Ministry Church Growth

STARTING SMALL: It’s Really Not About Size

Tom Ellsworth shares hard-won lessons from moving from small-church ministry to leading a growing congregation—why attitude, vision, relationships, and serving matter more than size, and how churches can stay healthy as they expand.

August 13, 2006

Tom Ellsworth

Apologetics & Worldview

The Problem of Evil

Why God allows evil is explored through Jesus’ parable of the weeds among the wheat, pointing to an enemy at work, human choice, and the call to choose, serve, and trust God until the harvest.

March 22, 2006

Mark A. Taylor

News & Updates Christian Standard Updates

Have We Said Enough?

Mark A. Taylor reflects on why churches must repeat announcements for real buy-in, then highlights Preaching Standard, Christian Standard’s website and e-newsletter, and upcoming Standard Publishing-sponsored events.

December 7, 2005

Mark A. Taylor

Church Leadership Preaching

Helping Preachers Set a Higher Standard

Standard Publishing introduces Preaching Standard, an online subscription service offering complete sermons, fresh illustrations, news bits, statistics, and book reviews—updated weekly and searchable, with an introductory price and a free 30 day trial.

September 25, 2005

Tom Ellsworth

Leadership Development Church Leadership

Partners With God

Partnership is often overlooked in kingdom work. Tom Ellsworth reminds leaders that God is the senior partner, and Noah’s story shows how faithful obedience and trust carry us through the storms.

July 24, 2005

Tom Ellsworth

Devotionals

Wisdom Is a Good Thing

Reflecting on Ecclesiastes and James, Tom Ellsworth shares how God teaches wisdom through life experiences, relationships, and hard seasons—inviting believers to hold on loosely to this life and keep eternity in view.

June 19, 2005

Tom Ellsworth

Devotionals

‘Awe’ Moments

From ocean waves to a helicopter view of the Grand Canyon, Tom Ellsworth explores “awe” moments that point to God’s majesty—and to the greatest awe of all: Christ’s total sacrifice for us.

My Favorite Passage

Unconditional Compassion

Fun and Games

Balance

Big Ideas for Smaller Churches

Interview with Tom Ellsworth

Standard’s VBS: More Than Learning, Beyond Fun

Change Is

Preaching or Sharing?

STARTING SMALL: It’s Really Not About Size

The Problem of Evil

Have We Said Enough?

Helping Preachers Set a Higher Standard

Partners With God

Wisdom Is a Good Thing

‘Awe’ Moments

Influential Christian Leader Russell Johnson Passes Away

In an Unjust World, Where Is God?

Planting Seeds, Growing Leaders

Influential Christian Leader Russell Johnson Passes Away

In an Unjust World, Where Is God?

Planting Seeds, Growing Leaders

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