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Pastor’s Pastor - Results of real communion with God — Ramon J. Canals
Too often, we become caught up in our own emotions and interests and forget what it truly means to be a follower of Christ. We must strive to let go of selfishness an...
“My well is empty” - Adverse childhood experiences among pastors — David Sedlacek and René Drumm
Looking at recent research on pastoral stress and pastors' childhood trauma in the United States. What can we learn from the startling insights from this research?
Atomic habits - Five changes to revive your church — Eric Freking
Pick up some good ideas on how to strengthen your church(es).
Editorial - God in the challenges — Pavel Goia
Valuable lessons for pastors from the fall of Jericho in Joshua 5.
Serving God across the divide: A lesson from Jeremiah — Oliver Glanz
As Adventist educators and pastors, how can we educate across the many divides we find in our schools and congregations? Looking at Jeremiah as an example of how to se...
The eschatological man: The gospel according to the metanarrative of Scripture — Ty Gibson
What are the key components of the narrative of scripture? What has Jesus accomplished for humanity?
Revival and Reformation - Surrendering our ideas — Eric Louw
A testimony of how God answered hard prayers which lead to growth and revival. A call to pray challenging prayers!
The art of making disciples — James Howard
Only by copying the method of Jesus can we find true success in disciple-making. Three essential steps that Jesus used to make disciples.
On what basis does God declare me righteous? — Elizabeth Viera Talbot
Am I saved by faith alone or by faith plus works of faith?
Shaping the heart of a leader — Erich Baumgartner
How God uses affliction in our lives to shape our leadership abilities.
Editorial - Christian leadership: a strange business? — Randy J. Siebold and Erich Baumgartner
While working for the church can seem to be a strange business, we have Christ's example of leadership to guide and encourage us.
Love Fights Back: 3 Stories to Save the World - by Patrick Johnson (Grantham, UK: Stanborough Press, 2022) — Laszlo Gallusz
Exploring the book: Love Fights Back: 3 Stories to Save the World by Patrick Johnson. (The relevance of the three angels’ messages and the essence of the gospel)
Taking care of the living after a death — Gene G. Bradbury
As pastors, have we done a good job of preparing people for the end of life? How does a pastor or caregiver best serve those in crisis?
Pastor’s Pastor - Be still, and know that I am God — Ramon J. Canals
The importance of finding moments of silence to hear God's voice and grow in your relationship with Him.
Postpandemic pastoral ministry - What now? What next? — R. Clifford Jones
What lessons have we learned from the Covid-19 pandemic? What does church leadership look like post pandemic?
Rethinking worship space and the emerging “phygital” culture in ministry architecture — Cynthia Cradduck
Implementing a “phygital” culture in churches- how to seamlessly integrate the in-person experience (physical) and the online (digital) experience.
Jesus champions “silver medal” leadership - Becoming #1 by embracing #2 — Tim Allston
The importance of seeking to be a faithful follower of Jesus above being a seeker of positions. Looking to Jesus as an example of humility.
Social media ad-based video outreach — Hiram Rester
A successful project: brief evangelistic videos promoted on social media as video ads. Simple steps to get started with social media video ads on a small budget.
Editorial - Married to a pastor—now what? — Aurora Canals
What resources and opportunities does the Ministerial Spouses Association provide for ministerial spouses? How are ministerial spouses empowered through the Ministeria...
Three signs of the times –– René Gehring
Are the current catastrophes of the world a sign of Jesus’ imminent second coming? What are three real signs of Jesus' second coming?
Hope that does not disappoint –– Mark A. Finley
Exploring the eternal hope that Christ offers us in a world of hopelessness and despair.
Hope in times of hopelessness –– Christopher Holland
Christ is coming soon. What is it that we are to watch for, and how can we be ready for the second coming of Christ?
He is coming – for you –– Charissa Torossian
How do we ensure that we are ready to meet our heavenly Bridegroom? How do we prepare our congregations to await a Groom like this?
Empowering young adults in mission: What churches can do — Dustin Serns
What could our church do to further catalyze, unify, and sustain our revitalization through empowering young adults in mission?
Editorial - The pressure of summer ministry — Jeffrey O. Brown
A word of encouragement to pastors, as they navigate the many challenges they face in pastoral work.
"How can I have what she has, God?" –– Don Maclafferty & Melody Mason
A powerful testimony of how God answers prayers!
Upholding scripture in times of ethical relativism –– Elias Brasil De Souza
Learn the nature and purpose of the Bible!
Coming back to the living word –– Nina Atcheson
Do you find yourself in a constant spin cycle of resolving conflicts, managing programs, preparing sermons, giving Bible studies, and running all week to meet the need...
The spiritual life of the pastor — Frank M. Hasel
Pastors have a significant influence on the theological and spiritual future of the church. Learn and understand how the spiritual life of a pastor can be both reward...