Special series: Leadership matters
In the “Leadership Matters” series, guest articles explore the dimensions of Christian leadership. Find links to all the stories and related content below: PART 1…
Elders
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…
Across the Nation: A youth camp in Alabama, an elders’ conference in Tennessee and more quick takes
Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for this…
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…
Embracing the zeroes: When age has its privileges — and when it doesn’t
Americans devote a lot of air and ink to debating the age of presidential candidates — and how old is too old. Approximate octogenarians dominate…
After long lockdowns, South African church appoints its first deacons
SOWETO, South Africa — Joyful hymns filled the meeting place of the Tshiawelo Church of Christ as five men and their wives gathered before the…
