We need leaders who look more like Jesus
BRENTWOOD, TENN. — I grew up in a small rural Church of Christ that sang “O Why Not Tonight?” on Sunday mornings. As a ministry…
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‘Sound’ churches, ‘progressive’ churches and the distance in between
NASHVILLE, TENN. — The Crieve Hall Church of Christ meets 4 miles from Lipscomb University. Even in Nashville’s notorious traffic, the drive takes less than…
5 values and practices of fruitful church elderships
The model for plural church leadership finds its origin in our holy, triune God, who exists in perfect relationship. From the beginning, he has invited…
Oklahoma elder workshop equips shepherds from three states
The elders of the Mannford Church of Christ in Oklahoma recently hosted an elder workshop, “Beside Still Waters.” The annual event is dedicated to elders…
Mid-Atlantic leaders meet to craft ideas for growth
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Nearly 200 leaders and members of Churches of Christ gathered at the University of Maryland College Park to exchange ideas about…
‘This is not God’s first pandemic’
AUSTIN, Texas — It’s a stressful time to be a church leader. From racial strife to rising inflation to pandemic culture wars, various factors conspire…
