November 1973 Issue
The Pastor and the Law
A. Everett Graybill
THIS article is intended to present a brief discussion of the development of Anglo-American common and statutory law and to trace that development along those avenues of concern to the clergy in their professional responsibilities. It is particularly intended to explain a bit of the rationale of the law so that it might better be understood by persons not especially trained in it, and also to point out certain areas of danger for the pastor.
THIS article is intended to present a brief discussion of the development of Anglo-American common and statutory law and to trace that development along those avenues of concern to the clergy in their professional responsibilities. It is particularly intended to explain a bit of the rationale of the law so that it might better be understood by persons not especially trained in it, and also to point out certain areas of danger for the pastor.A Neglected Opportunity Beckons
J. L. Shuler
THOUSANDS of additional baptisms could be gained each year in our evangelistic crusades by employing an easy, simple method that is not being used. . .
THOUSANDS of additional baptisms could be gained each year in our evangelistic crusades by employing an easy, simple method that is not being used. . .The Last Words of David
M. M. Claveria
"HE that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shinging after rain" (2 Sam. 23:3,4).
"HE that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shinging after rain" (2 Sam. 23:3,4).To the Preacher from the Pew
D. E. Rebok
IN RECENT years I have written very little, thinking that old retired workers should be neither seen nor heard. My work now is on a local level, and my place among the laymen in the pews affords me a safe and comfortable opportunity to see the church move forward in better and younger hands. . .
IN RECENT years I have written very little, thinking that old retired workers should be neither seen nor heard. My work now is on a local level, and my place among the laymen in the pews affords me a safe and comfortable opportunity to see the church move forward in better and younger hands. . .Laodicea's Long Winter Nap
Thomas Dunbebin
GRAVEL-VOICED EVANGELISTS are shouting that our civilization has now come upon the edges of winter. Indeed, since 1967 when the Arab-Israeli war caught us without antifreeze in our prophetic pick-up trucks we've shivered in the icy rut of apprehension. But to a comfortable church living in the Christmas Eve atmosphere of Laodicea the newspaper serves only as a convenient starter for the evening fire. In a warm stupor, "Mama in her kerchief and I in my cap Settle our brains for a long winter's nap. . . ."
GRAVEL-VOICED EVANGELISTS are shouting that our civilization has now come upon the edges of winter. Indeed, since 1967 when the Arab-Israeli war caught us without antifreeze in our prophetic pick-up trucks we've shivered in the icy rut of apprehension. But to a comfortable church living in the Christmas Eve atmosphere of Laodicea the newspaper serves only as a convenient starter for the evening fire. In a warm stupor, "Mama in her kerchief and I in my cap Settle our brains for a long winter's nap. . . ."Bible Reading and Prayer in Visitation
Howard Kuhnle
SOME ministers do very little visiting in homes. Often it is be cause they are too busy. Others, however, think of it as a chore they would rather avoid, or even as a waste of time. . .
SOME ministers do very little visiting in homes. Often it is be cause they are too busy. Others, however, think of it as a chore they would rather avoid, or even as a waste of time. . .Management by Objectives
George E. Knowles
AN EXPRESSION frequently heard in business circles is "management by objectives." This refers to the managerial process of defining objectives and then devising ways and means to reach these goals. The principle is— decide what you want to accomplish and then figure out how to do it; decide where you want to go and then figure out how to get there. . .
AN EXPRESSION frequently heard in business circles is "management by objectives." This refers to the managerial process of defining objectives and then devising ways and means to reach these goals. The principle is— decide what you want to accomplish and then figure out how to do it; decide where you want to go and then figure out how to get there. . .Biochemistry and the Study of Evolution
Eric Magnusson
PEOPLE COMMITTED to the evolutionary explanation of the history of life on earth often compare the evolution of living things to the growth of a tree. Originally there is only one shoot; the first twigs produced from it correspond to the initial divergence of two or more species from the single form of life originally present on the earth. . .
PEOPLE COMMITTED to the evolutionary explanation of the history of life on earth often compare the evolution of living things to the growth of a tree. Originally there is only one shoot; the first twigs produced from it correspond to the initial divergence of two or more species from the single form of life originally present on the earth. . ."For Instance?"
Steven P. Vitrano
"WHAT you say is not quite clear. Could you illustrate?" Have you ever said that? Did anyone ever say it to you?
"WHAT you say is not quite clear. Could you illustrate?" Have you ever said that? Did anyone ever say it to you?Music How It Affects the Whole Man (Part 1--Physical Effects)
H. Lloyd Leno
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS base their philosophy of life not only on faith in divine revelation but also on factual evidence. It should follow therefore that a philosophy of music should develop not out of rap sessions and opinion polls but rather on reliable information and inspired counsel. An understanding of the nature of man, as well as of the nature of music, is involved. Lack of knowledge in both areas has caused much confusion and dissension. . .
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS base their philosophy of life not only on faith in divine revelation but also on factual evidence. It should follow therefore that a philosophy of music should develop not out of rap sessions and opinion polls but rather on reliable information and inspired counsel. An understanding of the nature of man, as well as of the nature of music, is involved. Lack of knowledge in both areas has caused much confusion and dissension. . .Evangelism in West Africa
Sherman A. Nagel, M.D.
EVANGELISM—that is the only purpose for the existence of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with its various institutions, including our medical school. . .
EVANGELISM—that is the only purpose for the existence of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with its various institutions, including our medical school. . .An Allegory on Health Attitudes and Natural Remedies
Ralph B. Moore
AN Allegory is defined as a story that illustrates a condition that exists that most people won't admit, at least by its first name. . .
AN Allegory is defined as a story that illustrates a condition that exists that most people won't admit, at least by its first name. . .Miracles and Doctors
Paul Felt
OVER AND OVER again as I have worked with patients, I have found them feeling guilty over having come to the hospital at all for help. This was especially true when I served for more than two years as a nurse in a small, church-operated community hospital. Such patients have con fessed, "If only I had had enough faith, I could have been healed through prayer and saved all this trouble and expense."
OVER AND OVER again as I have worked with patients, I have found them feeling guilty over having come to the hospital at all for help. This was especially true when I served for more than two years as a nurse in a small, church-operated community hospital. Such patients have con fessed, "If only I had had enough faith, I could have been healed through prayer and saved all this trouble and expense.""We've Never Had So Many Baptized"
Michael Petricko
A BIG SIGN reading "Health Chautauqua" clamored for attention over the tent pitched at the Y where Main and Broadway came together. Ned Sutton and his wife noticed it for the first time as they drove by on a summer day in 1922. "We've tried everything else for dad," said Mrs. Sutton. "Let's see what they have to say here. Maybe they can help."
A BIG SIGN reading "Health Chautauqua" clamored for attention over the tent pitched at the Y where Main and Broadway came together. Ned Sutton and his wife noticed it for the first time as they drove by on a summer day in 1922. "We've tried everything else for dad," said Mrs. Sutton. "Let's see what they have to say here. Maybe they can help."The Minister's Wife--Part of the Team
R. A. Thompson
Learn to work from behind the scenes rather than taking the lead. Encourage the laymen to become leaders. I personally do not feel you should hold church offices. For one thing it ties you to one church and I believe you should serve all churches. Your husband was called to the district and I believe you were too. . .
Learn to work from behind the scenes rather than taking the lead. Encourage the laymen to become leaders. I personally do not feel you should hold church offices. For one thing it ties you to one church and I believe you should serve all churches. Your husband was called to the district and I believe you were too. . .