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Editorial: God is love, know it – by Pavel Goia
Preachers, there is no other way to tell God’s story. To reflect upon this love, to make it the goal of your life, is the only way to...
Over half of our flock are dropouts – by Louis Posthauer
On average, across the United States, more than 50 percent of those believers who should be in church are not. They are those who profess Christian beliefs but have wi...
Narrative Preaching: Engaging young listeners as actors – by Stephen Reasor
How can preachers both meet the expectation that preaching be biblical and also capture young hearers?
The inseparable duo: The Holy Spirit and preaching – by Rodney Anthony Palmer
The power of the Holy Spirit is indispensable when crafting and delivering effective sermons. To downplay His role in preaching creates a false dichotomy between the d...
12 principles of evangelistic preaching – by David Klinedinst
As ministers, one of the most awesome opportunities we have is to preach God’s words of life to spiritually thirsty people. Most of us do this on a weekly basis at chu...
Independent congregations or worldwide organized church?
Two church leaders accused James White of something absolutely scandalous. And James readily admitted that the accu- sation was true. So, what was this tale that Iowa ...
A multichurch district board: Helping or hurting?
What exactly is a multichurch district council or board? A multi-church district is an amalgamation of several local churches in a given geographical territory under t...
Emotional Intelligence for Effective Ministry — Lori Ciccarelli Stotko
For excellent performance, EQ is twice as important as IQ. What exactly is EQ and how can it be practiced effectively?
Editorial: Where are the Miracles? — Jonathan Walter
What is the most effective ministry strategy for one of the most secular countries on earth? Furthermore, how can we experience the successful ministry that Jesus want...
What Every Pastor Should Know About Disabilities – Patrick Johnson
How do we relate to people with disabilities in our churches? How do we include them? How do we make them feel?
Hannah in the temple: A spiritual care response to involuntary childlessness
How do we, as pastors, deal with those struggling with involuntary childlessness?
Ministering to the disabled community by the local congregation – Daniel M. Forbes
I have had the privilege of becoming acquainted with and ministering to members of the disabled community and their families, as well as their caregivers. Blessings an...
The five levels of commitment and how they affect the local church – by Diego Boquer
In my first three years of ministry, I was committed to preaching—but not to sermon preparation. The result was dozens of halfhearted sermons prepared the night before...
Jesus: God's Story and Storyteller – Kenley D. Hall
If telling stories was good enough for Jesus, it’s good enough for us.
God's longing for His church – by Ron E. M. Clouzet
“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth” (John 16:13a, NIV).
What do you see? – Jeffrey O. Brown
I was working at Agona-Ashanti Secondary School in Ghana when it happened. While I was speaking with Dr. Joseph Addai, the school chaplain, his son suddenly burst into...
Editorial: Our Greatest Treasure – by Melody Mason
Do I really recognize the treasure I’ve been given in the Word of God? Is spending time in prayer and meditating on God’s Word more precious than all my earthly pursuits?
Not by might, nor by power— but still done only by His Spirit – Jan-Harry Cabungcal
Why not give Him the woes in your life and ministry? Remember, His work in us is accomplished “ ‘not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts”...
A Theology of Leadership for Pastors – Ted N. C. Wilson
Leadership is a topic on which many books have been written, seminars presented, and lectures given. Leadership can be a power for good—or evil—depending upon its use....
Stewardship of the saints: Safety and church mission trips – by Frank Figliuzzi
Each year, about two million US churchgoers travel abroad to build schools and churches, provide medical care, teach in orphanages, and spread the message of the gospe...
Prayer as praise: Toward a theology of prayer for mission engagement – Kelvin Onongha
Prayer is one religious discipline that has received much attention through the ages. Christians have placed a great deal of emphasis on the necessity of prayer for ma...
Pornography and intimate partner violence: Dangerous kissing cousins – by Pamela and Claudio Consuegra
Porn is a global, estimated $97 billion industry, with about $12 billion of that coming from the U.S.” The consumption of pornography (porn) in the United States has c...
The Elijah Message for Today – by John B. Youngberg
Restoration of the family lies at the heart of our end-time message.
“I nearly killed my wife.” Keep (pastoral) marriage alive – by Gábor Mihalec
How are you safeguarding your pastoral marriage?
Team ministry: A blessing to families – by Raquel and Jonas Arrais
Team ministry, in all its varieties, can still halve the burden and double the blessing.
Pastor, how loved do you feel? - by Elise Harboldt
There are times when pastors should prioritize their own spiritual and emotional health.
Clinging to Jesus in a foreign land – by Katie and Jared Miller
When surrounded by the new and unfamiliar, know that God is still sufficient.
Adventist Family Ministries: A retrospective – Willie and Elaine Oliver Interview Ron and Karen Flowers
We proffer that if the Adventist Church is to remain the relevant revelation to the world . . . then fostering healthier marriages and families will be the deliberate ...