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The Apocrypha: Their relevance to biblical studies and pastoral ministry — Davidson Razafiarivony
This article assesses the value and use of the Apocrypha in biblical studies and pastoral ministry.
Jesus: What’s in a name? — Steven Thompson
The name Jesus is derived from the Greek form of the Hebrew name Joshua. What did that name mean to the contemporaries of Jesus? What message did it communicate? How c...
A Puritan idea of the great controversy: Thomas Tillam and Sabbath at the last days — Donny Chrissutianto
How long have the concepts of the Sabbath and the great controversy been around? How is the Sabbath linked to the great controversy?
Why must Satan be released? — Kayle B. de Waal
We would expect that Satan would be exposed and then immediately annihilated after all the drama in Revelation. But he's not. Why must Satan be set free after the mil...
Revival and Reformation - The vacation paradox — David Buruchara
Why do we sometimes feel like we need a vacation after a vacation? What kind of rest does Jesus offer the tired worker?
Anointing the sick: Revisiting a misunderstood service — Kim Papaioannou
Is anointing only for the sick and dying? What qualifies someone to be anointed? Does anointing guarantee healing? What power lies in anointing?
Editorial - How the clinical pastoral education program has been a blessing to me — Gary A. Buddoo-Fletcher
Gary A. Buddoo-Fletcher reflects on the effectiveness and benefits of clinical pastoral education (CPE) in his pastoral ministry.
The concubine and the Levite? Really? — Jeff Scoggins
The account of the Levite and the concubine demonstrates devastation. What redeeming value can we get from this sordid account that appears in the Word of God?
Pastoral families - The agony and mission of infertility and child loss — Claudine Anderson-Atkinson
Understanding the reality of infertility and child loss experienced by pastoral families, and the support that is available to them.
The marvelous grace of insecurity - Getting to hopelessness — Len Hjalmarson
What are some challenges of middle-aged pastors? How do leaders lead when they can’t gather? What can they do anyway?
Pastor’s Pastor - Are you looking for the ideal church? — Ramon J. Canals
How do you find the ideal church? 12 qualities that churches should have according to the Bible.
The value of a lament — Chris Morris
The difference between 'lament' and 'complaint'. The wonder, power, and beauty found in lamenting.
Young adults: Their future, our future — Filip Milosavljevic
We have a crisis on our hands: young adults are leaving the church! What are some practical steps we can take to prevent this from happening?
Editorial - How are you spending your dash? — Pavel Goia
What are you prioritizing in life? Are your interests getting in the way of being fully surrendered to Jesus?
Compilations and adaptations—are they the real thing? — Tim Poirier
What are “compilations” in contrast to Ellen White’s “original writings”? Practical ways that Seventh-day Adventist pastors can better help their congregation understa...
Affirming prophetic ministry in the local church — Jud Lake
Strategies to help you begin the process of affirming Ellen White’s prophetic ministry in the local church.
“A great while before day” — Dwain N. Esmond
The amazing fruits of Ellen White's deep and meaningful relationship with God.
Messenger of the Lord and the great controversy — Merlin D. Burt
The history of some of Ellen White's most famous books.
All about Jesus! — Alberto R. Timm
Are the prophetic messages of God outdated, and do they need to be updated? Are Ellen White's writings still relevant today?
Doing good to everyone — Michael Zwaagstra
How do churches decide who to support financially? What guidelines can pastors and church leaders follow when deciding on which people or communities to help?
Editorial - The prologue of winter — Jeffrey O. Brown
Summarizing the seasons of pastoring, and a call to value retired pastors.
Pastor’s Pastor: How to acquire supernatural intelligence (SI) — Ramon J. Canals
While both artificial intelligence and natural intelligence have their merits, neither suffices to satisfy the profound spiritual yearnings of humanity. What is requir...
An AI devotional: The unshakable foundation — delving into Colossians 1 — ChatGPT
A computer-generated article by artificial intelligence (AI).
Church in the age of algorithms and AI: Opportunity or minefield? — Sam Neves
Using AI as a productivity tool: benefits, risks and how to mitigate the dangers.
Shepherding with silicon — Damian Chambers
Are there any new ethical and/or theological issues created by ChatGPT and other such AI tools, and how should clergy respond? What are the ways a pastor can harness t...
Divinity and datasets — Daryl Gungadoo
AI is riddled with controversy, but does it have a place in our church?
Help! One of my church members is doubting the Trinity! — Joseph Kidder and Timothy Baze
How can we better deal with church members doubting the Trinity? What is so attractive about the anti-Trinitarian doctrine? What can we do as a preventative measure?
Editorial - The power of God’s Word — Alfredo Garcia-Marenko
As ministers of the gospel, we are called to rely upon the Bible as our number one source of power and lead others to it.
The case for leadership education among Adventist leaders — Juan R. Prestol-Puesan
We have all gone through classes and presentations on leadership, but how much has that training focused on the very important faith aspect of being a leader?
Revival and Reformation - The “why” of pastoral ministry — Crystal E. Ward
Knowing the 'why' of your ministry is important. How to find the 'why' of your ministry.