All Episodes
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Two surprising things about tithing — Robert K. McIver
Does God always bless us when we tithe? How should we respond when we don't see God's blessing after tithing?
Seven unbelievers who positively impacted God’s work — A. Jane Sabes
Seven examples in the Bible of nonfollowers of God serving respectably in God’s cause.
Entrusted with His treasure — Ray Hartwell
Can God trust us—the spiritual leaders in His church—with His money in our pockets? A pastor's: trust, privilege, calling, integrity, vocation, blessing and response.
The biblical imperative for pastoral self-care — Petr Činčala and René Drumm
How can we prioritize self care? How does self care improve our ministry?
Editorial - Call me crazy — Jeffrey O. Brown
What is the definition of 'crazy'? What makes a pastor's ministry crazy?
A new resource for a new world: An interview with two ESDA editors
The editors of Ministry interviewed David Trim, PhD, the General Conference Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research director and the Encyclopedia of Seventh-day A...
Leading our children to Christ: Adventist education and discipleship — Scott R. Ward
The importance of pastoral participation in schools. A four-step process for helping pastors partner with teachers in making Christian schools thriving centers of disc...
Family and the gospel — Drew Coons
How family and marriage enrichment ministry can lead people to Christ: A testimony of how biblical events, small groups, and training restored thousands of marriages a...
No longer orphans — Luis Duran and Karen Glassford
A story of cell phone evangelism and how effective it can be. Four characteristics of what we have been called by Christ to do in reaching those in desperate need.
A transformed church — Marius Serban
A powerful story of how God revived, transformed, and grew a divided, struggling church.
A plan to mentor new believers — Ron E. M. Clouzet
It is the church’s responsibility not only to call sinners to Christ but also to disciple them as new Christians in the faith. Here is a detailed plan on how to mentor...
Editorial - Tomorrow never comes — Pavel Goia
Christ is coming soon. How do we 'wait' for Christ? How do we get ready? What is 'proof' of Christianity?
How to organize your church for evangelism — Ron E. M. Clouzet
Four steps to organize your church for evangelism.
Change your church culture with baby steps — Dan Serns and Jacob Serns
Stories of breakthroughs and transformation in the church. How to take action to see positive culture change in your own church.
Revival and Reformation - The secret prayer life of Jesus — Passmore Hachalinga
Where, when, and how did Jesus pray? What was His prayer life like, and what can we learn from it?
Implementing evangelism in the local church — David Hartman
A simple 7-step plan for implementing a culture of evangelism in the local church so that members will actively reach their neighbors for Christ.
Learning to navigate in missional waters — Len Hjalmarson
What is the difference between 'map readers' and 'navigators' and why is it valuable for pastors to understand this? How do we 'toss the map' and learn to navigate thr...
Editorial - Persevering through pain — Jeffrey O. Brown
Is it a good idea to 'push through pain'? How do we persevere through pain?
Coaching as pastoral care — Steven Grabiner
What is coaching? When should pastors use coaching as pastoral care? What is the method of coaching (how do I coach)?
“Pastor, I need your help!” - Giving care when in need of care — Sikhumbuzo Dube
Four self-care strategies around the acronym CARE that can aid ministers in their pastoral counseling.
Forsaking self for a relationship — W. Clarence Schilt
A personal story: How a pastor faced a challenging situation with his friend, and how Jesus brought healing, wisdom, and understanding through this difficult time.
What do you treasure? A reflection on self-sacrifice — Pavel Goia
Giving up self to follow Christ: The dangers of self-confidence, a personal story of how a father displayed self-sacrificing faith in Jesus, why the ultimate requireme...
Revival and Reformation - Dying to self — Unknown
What does 'dying to self' actually mean?
Crises in our world-Christ in our hearts — Elijah Mvundura
What is the church's real crisis? Are Adventist churchgoers focusing on Christ?
Editorial - Don’t forget reformation — David Trim
What is reformation? Is reformation linked to repentance? What does Ellen White say about reformation?
What I have learned from Jesus about preaching — Bertram L. Melbourne
How Jesus taught with distinctive kinds of authority. How He used parables, figures of speech, imagination, and sensory images when preaching.
Evaluating the sermon as a tool for learning — Carla Kronberg
Do congregants actually learn anything from sermons? The importance of active learning in the church service and how the sermon be used as a pedagogical tool.
The Word for everyone — Rogelio Paquini
Basic principles and elements of preaching to the intergenerational church.
The preacher’s p’s and q’s! - Applying some p’s and q’s — Ainsworth K. Morris
Exploring Biblical examples of preaching. The P’s and q’s of passionate pastoral preaching.
Seeking God’s heart for our community — Zac Page
A testimony of a successful church farm ministry. How to follow Jesus' model of drawing close to the people in the community.