May 2004

May 2004

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Editorial: More on clergy sexuality

What's been happening during the last few years that Christian ministers have become as involved as we have in sexual wrongdoing? Is it just that a less deferential culture has emerged leading to an unprecedented exposure of behaviors that have been going on among us all along? Or has there in fact been a rise in our involvement in such things?

Requiem and resurrection for a fallen brother

How are we to view and treat a fellow minister who has a "moral fall"?

Toward a theological basis for urban ministry

What is the scriptural basis for having an active city ministry?

"The law is our anchor, Jesus is the wind in our sails"

A Christocentric view of the Seventh-day Adventist view of the Ten Commandments.

Evangelism is everyone's task

From a first-time student evangelist, some inspiring approaches to public outreach endeavor.

Behavioral marital therapy: a way for pastors to help heal marital conflicts

An implementable pastoral approach to helping struggling married couples.

Sexuality in ministry: the pastor, sexual sin, and the Bible

The third in Ministry's series on clergy and constructive sexual behavior.
By:  Miroslav Kis 

Traction or distraction

Avoiding the "legitimate" activities that can distract pastors from their calling.

Pastor's Pastor: The wrong crowd

Jesus was always "hanging out" with the wrong crowd. In fact, Jesus generally offended people because His behavior did not match their expectations of how ministry ought to proceed.