Publications

Abundant Life (Monthly, Free)
Put out by the Westside church of Christ, Irving, TX. This is a 4-page journal of encouraging and informative articles. Occasionally they have larger issues. They are a non-institutional congregation, but they do not generally address those issues in their paper. Their website (where you can subscribe and download past issues) is http://www.JustChristians.com 

Alternative (Bi-Monthly, Free)
A 4-page paper emailed out monthly by the Monticello, GA church of Christ. I found them via their website, http://www.MonticellochurchofChrist.com  . Edited by Ed Allard and sent via email. His email address is Eallard@juno.com  . He also emails two other one-page publications called “From The Preacher’s Desk” and “Today’s Alternative” on a semi-frequent basis. If you sign up for one, you might as well get all three!

A New Commandment (Monthly, Free)
Published by the Duluth church of Christ in Duluth, GA. They are creating a new website for their congregation that does not include this publication yet, but issues from 2004 can be downloaded from their old website. http://www.duluthcofc.org/new2004/ncindx04.shtml  Edited by Skip Andrews. To subscribe, email SkipAndrews@juno.com

Banner of Truth (Monthly, Free)
Edited by Walter Pigg. This is a 18-24 page publication put out by the Hickory Grove church of Christ. His email address is wpiggbot@myshadetree.com  Past issues can be downloaded at http://bot.lemmonsaid.net

Basic Christianity (monthly, Free)
This is a publication put out by a non-Sunday School congregation in Fayetteville, AR. It is 8-12 pages. It can be read online at http://www.BasicChristianity.net . Print subscriptions are free.

The Bible Meditator (Monthly, Free)
This publication is put out by the Grants Pass church of Christ. Print versions are available free of charge, or you can receive it via email as a pdf file. The emailed version varies in size each month (from 1-13 megs) Edited by Don Ruhl, BibleMeditator@aol.com  To sign up for the Email version, email Ssteinless@aol.com  and request the PDF version.
http://www.grantspasschurchofchrist.com/Site/The%20Bible%20Meditator.html or http://www.TheBibleMeditator.com

Carolina Messenger (Monthly except December, Free)
This is an 8-page journal edited by David Pharr. Their email address is: CarolinaMessenger@trificient.net  Every published issue can be downloaded from their website. http://www.CarolinaMessenger.org

Challenge (online only, Free)
This publication ceased some time back, but is now being made again in an online format. It is edited by Jerry McDonald and focuses mostly on combating atheism, evolution, and other current moral issues.  The original issues can be found at http://www.Bible-Infonet.com/challenge/ .  The new issues can be found at http://www.challenge2.org

Christian Courier (Monthly, Rate unknown)
Published by Wayne Jackson. Their website is: http://www.ChristianCourier.com  which features articles that are different from those in the print publication. Subscribe via their website.

Christian Courier (Monthly, Free)
Published since 1966 by some one-cup brethren in Washington. This publication can be downloaded from their website or mailed to you free of charge. Sign up at http://www.churchofChristonecup.com 

Christian Echo (Bi-Monthly, $22/yr)
This is published by Southwestern Christian College.  It is one of the oldest paper in the brotherhood.  Strangely enough, I found no way of subscribing via their website, but found you can subscribe via Amazon.com.  http://www.amazon.com/Christian-Echo/dp/B00006K8R9/ref=sr_1_1/105-4034096-8347617?ie=UTF8&s=magazines&qid=1181174037&sr=1-1

The Christian Informer (Monthly, Free)
This is a publication from the Non-Institutional Brethren. It is an 8-page monthly bulletin of sorts with a 3-4 page article and then a nation-wide prayer list and Gospel Meeting list. There is a suggested subscription fee for the paper copy, but they also send it free via email. Edited and published by Richard Nichols. The email address is rfjs2nichols@aol.com  http://www.ChristianInformer.org

Christian Woman (Monthly, $17/yr - discounts for bundles)
by Gospel Advocate. Edited by Janie Craun. (800) 251-8446. Or http://www.GospelAdvocate.com  Approx 40-48 pages.

The Christian Worker (Monthly, $6/yr)
Put out by the South West School of Biblical Studies. It is billed as the third oldest continually published journal in the brotherhood. For more information go to http://www.SWSBS.org  or email office@swcofc.org 

Christian's Expositor (quarterly, $15/yr)
This is a journal put out by the one-cup, non Sunday School brethren.  Edited by Smith Bibens smithbibens@cebridge.net  They have some past issues on their website  http://www.cepsn.org

Christianity: Then and Now (Monthly, $6/yr)
By John Waddey. It is mailed out to the leaders of almost all the mainstream congregations in the country, and overseas as well. It deals with liberalism, and change agents in the church. JohnWaddey@aol.com  A sample issue can be read at the website: http://www.christianity-then-and-now.com/ 

Contending For The Faith (Monthly except December, $14/yr)
Published since 1970 by the Spring church of Christ, Sprint, TX. This publication is the main one in the "New Anti" movement.  They attack anyone and everyone with whom they have disagreements with, especially if they support-- or can be connected in any way shape or form to someone who supports--Gospel Broadcasting Network, Online Academy of Biblical Studies, Apologetics Press, In Search of the Lord's Way, and any and all of the Christian Colleges.  It has been aptly dubbed "Contentious for the Faith" by many faithful brethren.  Edited by David P. Brown jbrow@charter.net  http://www.churchesofchrist.com/contendingforthefaith-3.htm

Defender (Monthly except December, Free)
This is an 8-page journal published under the oversight of the elders at the Bellview church of Christ, Pensacola Florida. It was once a very good publication, but has since fell. It is another of the "New Anti" publications now, dedicating most of it's articles to bashing faithful congregations and faithful Christians who support the spread of the Gospel through GBN, OABS, and other TV programs.  Edited by Michael Hatcher. Their email address is mhatcher@gmail.com  All past issues (from the 70’s forward) can be downloaded from their website. http://www.BellviewCoC.com

Discovery (Monthly, $12/yr - discount for bundles)
Science & Scripture for Kids . Apologetics Press, edited by Kyle Butt. (800) 234-8558 or www.apologeticspress.org . Approximately 8 pages.

The Entrusted Word (Monthly, $12/yr)
Published by the Bear Valley Bible Institute. Edited by Wayne Burger. It can be subscribed to in print form or as a pdf, but there is a charge for either. A sample issue can be found on their website. EntrustedWord@bvbid.org  http://www.BVBID.org

Families Matter (Monthly, Free)
Published by the Duluth church of Christ in Duluth, GA. Edited by Skip Andrews: SkipAndrews@juno.com  . They are in the process of creating a new congregation website, but some past issues can be downloaded from their old website, http://www.duluthcofc.org/families2004/fmindx04.shtml

Firm Foundation (Monthly, $19.95/yr)
Published since 1884. Edited by H.A. “Buster” Dobbs. This is a 40-page journal that serves to inform the brotherhood of false doctrines cropping up in the church. Their website has not been updated in many years, but some articles can still be read there. http://www.bible-infonet.org/ff/  To subscribe or get a sample issue, email J.C. Prophet: Jprophet@quik.com

Forthright Magazine (online)
This is an online publication, but if you sign up for it, they will send each article to your email inbox as it is posted on their website.
http://www.forthright.net/

Fulton County Gospel News (Monthly, Free)
This is a monthly, 4-page publication of very sound material. It has been continually published for approx. 50 years. They have two websites. The old one has three years worth of issues: http://www.geocities.com/fultoncountygospelnews/ 
Their new website is still under construction, but has the latest issues. http://www.FultonCountyGospelNews.com

Glad Tidings of Good Things (free)
Published by the Jacksonville church of Christ, and edited by Allen Webster. This is basically their monthly bulletin, but it is chock-full of articles and things like House-To-House/Heart-To-Heart. http://www.jvillecoc.org/jvillecoc/publications.html

Gospel Advocate (Monthly, $17/yr - discounts for bundles)
One of the oldest publications in the brotherhood (152 years), but not as influential as they once were. 48 pages. I've tried a few times to contact someone there, but no one has responded to my repeated emails. 1-800-251-8446 http://www.gospeladvocate.com 

Gospel Gazette (Monthly, Online)
This is an online magazine, but they have a new issue each month with quite a number of articles. All of their past issues are also online. http://www.gospelgazette.com

Gospel Gleaner (Quarterly, Free)
The Gospel Gleaner is a 20-page paper that has been published for over 20 years, but as of late has had some publishing difficulties. They seem to be getting back on track, though. Individual subscriptions and bundles for congregations are free. Published by the Hickory Ridge church of Christ, Hickory Ridge, AR. Edited by Bill Dillon. His email address is Bdillon@CrossCountyBank.com

Gospel Journal (Monthly, $16/yr)
Formerly edited by Dub McClish, currently edited by Barry Grider and John Moore. It is a 36-page publication. http://www.TheGospelJournal.org  subscribe@thegospeljournal.org  Or email the editors editors@thegospeljournal.org

Gospel Light (Monthly, $9/yr - Discounted Rates for Congregation Bundles)
This is a monthly magazine, published in Delight Arkansas since 1931. They also publish a large range of books on the Restoration Movement, as well as commentaries from various members of the church. http://gospellightbooks.com/  This is not free, but bundles for congregations are VERY reasonable, and individual subscriptions are available. Bound volumes are available for each year from 1945 on up for $7.00 each. GospelLight@alltel.net

The Gospel Message (Monthly, $5/yr - Online for free)
This is a publication edited by Thomas W. Woody. Current and past issues can be read online, some issues dating back to 1961! http://www.GospelMessage.net  TomWoody@juno.com 

Gospel Minutes (weekly)
I think about everyone gets these. Website is out there, but I don’t remember where.

The Gospel Preceptor (Monthly, $16/yr, Online for free)
A monthly online publication, free to read at their website. They have articles from Hardeman, Freed, Guy N. Woods, as well as many current preachers. http://www.gospelpreceptor.com/

Gospel Standard (Bi-Monthly, Free)
a Bi-Monthly journal edited by Charles A. Pledge. Subscriptions are free, as are bundles for the congregation. I’m not exactly sure how we got on the mailing list, but their mailing address is 138 Amber Lane; Selmer, TN 38375

Harvester (Monthly, Free)
It is available online as well as in print. It's a monthly publication of the Florida School of Preaching. Click on "The Harvester" at www.fsop.net

House-To-House, Heart-To-Heart (free)
Published by the Jacksonville church of Christ, and edited by Allen Webster. This is the most widely distributed publication from members of the church. You can sign up for the publication on their website, or request however many you want for your congregation to mail out to your local area. Their website is: http://www.jvillecoc.org/jvillecoc/publications.html

The Light (Monthly, $4/yr)
This is a one-cup publication.  They have most of their past issues online.  http://www.the-churchofChrist.com
thelight@mullintexas.com 

The Magnolia Messenger (Monthly, Free)
It is a newspaper-type publication that is free to all, whether in the mail or via download on their website. It has various articles, as well as new from congregations in the southeast section of the country. http://www.MagnoliaMessenger.org

Matters of THE Faith (Quarterly, Free)
Edited by Lester Kamp lkamp@juno.com , is a free quarterly publication, about 24 pages. Bundles are free to congregations.  It appears to be leaning towards the "New Anti" movement as well.

Nobility
Published by the West End church of Christ in Conway, AR. It is written towards those who are not members of the church, as an evangelistic tool. This publication had a print run of twelve issues, and was mailed out to many households in their county. It is, however, available for download on their website http://www.wecoc.net

Old Paths (monthly, free)
(Not to be confused with "Seek The Old Paths.") Dalton Key is the editor.  The mailing address is:  North Amarillo church of Christ, 801 N.E. 15th, Amarillo, TX 79107. This publication has been in publication for 31 years now.

Old Paths Advocate (monthly, $13/yr)
A Non-Institutional Publication (one-cup/non-Sunday School).  Still apparently influential in that section of the brotherhood.  there are two websites that have past issues online.  http://www.newtestamentchurch.org/opa/
and http://www.oldpathsadvocate.org  Subscription information can be found at the second listed site.

Plumbline (publication unknown)
This “monthly” journal is edited by Wayne Coates. It is unknown if it is still being published or not. Some past issues can be downloaded from http://www.seektheoldpaths.com/plumb.htm

Power (Monthly, $5/yr or free to any preachers or elders)
Edited by BJ Clarke, Published by the Southaven, MS congregation. Subscription information can be found at
http://www.Southavencoc.org/power_publications.htm

Ready, Set, Go (Monthly, Free)
This is yet another publication from the Duluth church of Christ in Duluth, GA. It is edited by Skip Andrews. Email: SkipAndrews@juno.com  This is still being published, and some past issues can be downloaded from their old website, http://www.DuluthCofC.org

Reason & Revelation (Monthly, $10/yr - Free online)
A Monthly Journal of Christian Evidences. Apologetics Press, edited by Dave Miller. (800) 234-8558 or www.apologeticspress.org . Approximately 8 pages.

Reflections on the Precious Book Divine (Bi-Monthly, Free)
Also know just as "Reflections," this publication is published in Lindsey, OK.  Their website has articles updated almost daily.  If you are interested in receiving this publication (they send bundles to congregations), contact one of the authors from their website.  http://divinereflections.blogspot.com/

Rocky Mountain Christian News (Monthly, $13/yr)
This is a publication edited by Ron Carter. It is a combination religious publication/newspaper. It is directed towards the congregations in the Rocky Mountain region. To subscribe, email rmcnews@pcisys.net  Their website includes some of the articles from the current issue, but not all. http://www.RockyMountainChristianNewspaper.com

Scripture Standard (monthly, by the brethren in the UK)
Subscription is $16/year, which seems like a lot, but they are mailing it from the UK. It's a 16-page publication with lots of interesting articles, because it doesn't come from the traditional American brotherhood view on things. NOTE: I'm not saying it's "progressive" or liberal, it's just different...you'd have to look at one for yourself to see what I mean. BobMarsden@bulldoghome.com 

Searching The Scriptures
This was published from 1960-1992, apparently by Non-Institutional brethren. It is no longer in print, but every issue in their 33 years of existence is available for download from http://www.SearchingTheScriptures.com 

Seek The Old Paths (Monthly, Free)
This is a very conservative monthly publication, much like Spiritual Sword, just not as big. They put you on their mailing list for free, and you can download all the past issues in PDF format. Junk@myshadetree.com  is the editor's email http://www.seektheoldpaths.com

Seek Ye First (Quarterly, Free)
This publication is relatively new, very good, but their website has not been updated in the past few months. But it is still being published. Edited by Tom Moore. poppy7021@sbcglobal.net 

Sound Words (bi-monthly, FREE)
This one took me a while to find, but the website is http://www.soundwordsonline.com/  They publish a bi-monthly, 4-page journal. The latest issue included a thought provoking article, entitled "When to Fire the Preacher"

The Sower (Monthly, Free online)
Put out by the students at the Tri-City School of Preaching. Only one issue is online thus far, but you can download it from http://www.tcsopsower.com 

The Sower (Quarterly, Free)
Not to be confused with The Sower produced by the Tri-City School of Preaching.  This one is put out by the Greenfield church of Christ.  Their email address is: CMonroe2@charter.net http://www.greenfieldchurchofchrist.com/Default.aspx?tabid=64

Spirit And Truth (Monthly, $20/yr)
This is a publication apparently from the Non-Institutional brethren (which part is unsure).  There are sample articles on their website.  http://www.SpiritAndTruth-online.org

Spiritual Sword (Quarterly, $6/yr)
This is one of the most recognized publications in the brotherhood. Edited by Alan Highers. If you want to see what it’s all about, contact them, and request a free sample issue. http://members.aol.com/getwellcc/page04.html 

Standing Fast (Monthly, Free)
It is a religious journal which includes articles on current issues, and for edification. It is produced with gospel preachers in mind, and also the average member of the Lord's church. It also contains articles which are appropriate for non-members, and new members of the church. One reason that we started this publication, is for the benefit of congregations on the mission field and those small in number, and to benefit Bible teachers, preachers, and church leaders, who have to work a secular job to support themselves. It includes material good for sermons, Bible classes, and also articles on a deeper level. Our aim is to help Christians to 'stand fast in the Lord' (Phil. 4:1; 1 Thess. 3:8).  Edited by Danny Douglas PreacherDD@sbcglobal.net .  [webmaster's note: This publication is good for the most part, but has some of the "New-Anti" tendencies beginning to appear]

Sword and Staff (Quarterly, Free)
This is a 16-page publication.  Jim Gibbons is the publisher.  The past two years worth of issues can be downloaded as pdf files from their website.  More past issues are forthcoming.  It can be requested through their website http://www.jgibbons.8m.com/ or you can contact them via their mailing address The Sword And Staff; PO Box 147; Mt. Airy, NC 72030. Their phone number is (336) 789-1044

Therefore Stand (Monthly, $8/yr)
This is an 8 page, two-colored monthly containing a balance of biblical studies. We are in our 24th year. We always have an article on a Greek word. Editor - w.varner@sbcglobal.net

Think Magazine (Monthly, $30/yr)
Published by Focus Press. Edited by former Apologetics Press man, Brad Harrub. This publication deals with modern issues in science and what God has to say about it. The first issue was on Stem Cell Research. http://www.FocusPress.Org

Truth Magazine (Monthly, $24/yr)
Put out by the Non-Institutional Brethren, formerly known as Guardian of Truth. A 32-page, monthly magazine. $24/yr. http://www.TruthMagazine.com

Truth For Today (Monthly by the Verona, MS church of Christ, FREE)
I visited this congregation in 1998, and signed up for this publication in person. Wayne Cox, is the minister and editor. wtcox@onecallinc.com 

Truth In Love
Published 5-7 times a year. Edited by Paul Sain. Past issues can be downloaded from the East Hill church of Christ in Pulaski, TN website http://www.EastHillChurch.com  Psain@bellsouth.net

Truth and Reason
I don’t know about the frequency of this publication, or if it is still being published or not, but past issues can be downloaded from their website. http://www.CentervilleRoad.com  . This publication is put out by some non-Institutional Brethren, but I’ve not noticed any articles that deal with the issues that divide us.

Upon The Rock (Bi-Monthly, Free)
This is a bi-monthly publication about 24 pages long, each issue has a different theme, but upon request, they will send you bundles of the new issues for the congregation every other month (bundles are 20, but you could request more), and it's free. Mark Reynolds is the editor of it mreyn8391@aol.com , their website has not been updated in years, but I’ve been told that there is a new website being built. The old one is http://users.erinet.com/33828/

Vigil (Bi-Monthly, Free)
Each issue deals with a different overall theme. It is a 8-page paper. http://www.acoc.org/Vigil.htm  Their email address is acoc@acoc.org  You can download several past issues in pdf format.

The Voice of Truth International (quarterly, $4/yr - discounts for bundles)
World Evangelism Foundation, edited by J.C. Choate, Managing Editor Byron Nichols. choate@worldevangelism.org . (662) 283-1192, J.C. Choate (Winona, MS), or (417) 823-4918, Byron Nichols (Springfield, MO).

Watchman Magazine (online)
This is a magazine much like Contending For The Faith, only for the Non-Institutional brethren. They deal with the people and issues that they deem controversial. No new material is being written, but all past issues can be read at http://www.WatchmanMag.com 

Word and Work
This is a publication from 1913-1956.  The vast majority of the issues are available to read online.  Edited by Standeford Chambers and R.H. Boll.  The website is: http://www.mun.ca/rels/restmov/digital/ww/WW.HTM

Words of Truth (Monthly, Free)
Individual or bundle subscriptions available. Past issues can be read online. Their email is sixthavenue@bellsouth.net   http://www.sixthavenue.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=21716&PID=44666