Our purpose
is to encourage all to make a decided effort to lift the cross of Jesus in their daily lives.  It is our goal to provide ideas and resources to help you “lift the cross” as an individual and as you gather with like-minded followers in groups.  Together we make a movement.  As we “lift” Jesus Christ and His cross work the world will be changed.

The Mission And Ministry
of
THE CHRISTIAN JOURNAL

Who   What   Where   When   Why   How
(Gudelines for writing)

WHO
The Christian Journal is owned and operated by Set Free Christian Fellowship of Medford, Oregon. Set Free is a non-denominational ministry that strives to serve people in their journey of grace, freedom and power in Jesus Christ. Set Free works to build people in their relationship and experience with Jesus. This means serving people no matter where they attend worship services.
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WHAT
The Christian Journal is a non-denominational Christian newspaper that is published in Medford, Oregon. It was started in 1998 as a quarterly publication, became a bi-monthly paper in 2001 and a monthly paper in 2004. The purpose of The Christian Journal is to lift up Jesus Christ, encourage, inspire and network believers, and to entice non-believers into considering accepting Jesus Christ. Articles are intentionally designed to center on people’s experience with God rather than a specific theology.
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WHERE
The Christian Journal is distributed in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Cities in Oregon include Ashland, Brookings, Cave Junction, Central Point, Eagle Point, Gold Hill, Grants Pass, Jacksonville, Klamath Falls, Medford, Merlin, Myrtle Creek, Phoenix, Rogue River, Roseburg, Ruch, Sutherlin, Talent, and White City. Cities in California include Crescent City and Yreka. Subscriptions take The Christian Journal over much of the United States. A link with Light Walk Prison Ministry takes the paper to inmates on their mailing list.
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WHEN
The Christian Journal is published monthly on or near the first of the month. Writer’s deadlines are near the 10th of the previous month and sponsor (advertiser) deadlines are near the 15th of the previous month. The Christian Journal is distributed over it’s territory and hundreds of locations during the first 10 days of the month.
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WHY
The Christian Journal believes that believers and non-believers alike need constant support, encouragement, inspiration and networking to be strong in their personal Christian experience. A free, monthly publication is non-threatening. It is available at churches, businesses, restaurants and retail locations. People see it, are inspired by the Holy Spirit and pick it up on their own. The Christian Journal is designed to spark the reader to consider his or her connection with God. There are scripture references to lead the reader to God’s Word. There are personal stories of faith that strengthen the reader. There are stories of ministries and other believers that initiate networking. There are notices and advertisements of Christian events that bring believers together. Even the display advertisements of sponsors help make connections.
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HOW
The Christian Journal is on LiftingTheCross.com to spark interest in the following ways:

  1. Past Issues of The Christian Journal are available free to look over, read and enjoy.
  2. Christian writers may be inspired to write for the paper
  3. Christian organizations and ministries may want to help sponsor the paper with display advertisements that will reach The Christian Journal readers. Email Chad for more info

Some may want to begin a Christian newspaper in their own town or state. The staff at The Christian Journal is ready to offer support and encouragement in starting Christian newspapers across this nation. For a small investment and the support of Christian sponsors (advertisers) in your area you can have your own Christian newspaper. The staff at The Christian Journal has already produced many issues that can be purchased, downloaded and revamped to fit a new location. Many of the articles will work in any population. The name of the publication can be changed, ads can be changed, announcements can be changed, but the developer is far ahead by starting with our template. Most issues are on topics that can be chosen to fit your desire and location.

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CONTACT US
If The Christian Journal has sparked your interest in any of the following ways you may contact us at info@thechristianjournal.org; 801 S Riverside, Medford, Oregon 97501; or (541) 773-4004.

Contact us if…
You want a printed version of any issue you see here
You want to begin writing for the paper (also see Journal Guidelines)
You want to begin advertising in the paper (also see www.thechristianjournal.org)
You want to start your own paper using The Christian Journal as a template

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