August 1978 Issue
You can have a growing church!
Bruce Johnston
Strategic planning is one of the keys to developing a growing church, maintains Bruce Johnston. Vision alone is not enough; methods by themselves are insufficient. But strategy connects the vision with the methods to make the dream come true.
Strategic planning is one of the keys to developing a growing church, maintains Bruce Johnston. Vision alone is not enough; methods by themselves are insufficient. But strategy connects the vision with the methods to make the dream come true.The Preacher and his Preaching
Ellen G. White
The quality of preaching depends invariably on the quality of the preacher's experience with his Lord.
The quality of preaching depends invariably on the quality of the preacher's experience with his Lord.Daniel and the Final Deliverance
Marian G. Berry
Strands of interlacing parallels span the centuries between this Old Testament prophet and the ultimate release of God's people.
Strands of interlacing parallels span the centuries between this Old Testament prophet and the ultimate release of God's people.Why not make pastoral prayers pastoral?
Francis F. Bush
What part of the worship-hour service is the most important? Prob ably most Seventh-day Adventist pastors would agree that the sermon is most important. Surely, however, the pastoral prayer must rank second only to the sermon. As a pastor you spend time all week…
Ask the Editor
J.R. Spangler
Why don't the editors of "Ministry" have more to say on the current discussions regarding the nature of Christ and righteousness by faith? Where do you stand on these issues?
Why don't the editors of "Ministry" have more to say on the current discussions regarding the nature of Christ and righteousness by faith? Where do you stand on these issues?Altar calls that Alter
Whoever heard of making an altar call each Sabbath in the eleven o'clock worship service? Suppose no one comes forward? Isn't that embarrassing? Isn't it easier to preach a sermon and not ask for a response? How will the congregation like being faced with the same…
Science and Religion
G.T. Javor
Scientists can now reshape the genes of living organisms, raising serious moral questions.
Scientists can now reshape the genes of living organisms, raising serious moral questions.Biblical Archeology: Ancient temples and altars
Larry G. Herr
Despite standard features, places of worship unearthed in the near East show widespread individuality.
Despite standard features, places of worship unearthed in the near East show widespread individuality.Health and Religion: Bottled health
Allan R. Magie
Instead of masking nature's warning signals with drugs, why can't we learn a better way
Instead of masking nature's warning signals with drugs, why can't we learn a better wayHealth and Religion: Touching hearts through healing
Janet Skilton
Conferences would be well advised to hire nurses to work full time with ministers.
Conferences would be well advised to hire nurses to work full time with ministers.President's Page
Robert H. Pierson
Why do we confine ourselves to small congregations when we could feed a larger flock?
Why do we confine ourselves to small congregations when we could feed a larger flock?Shepherdess: That Missionary Look
Veda Maxson
Unique experiences give a unique expression, but all who serve the Master can share that missionary look.
Unique experiences give a unique expression, but all who serve the Master can share that missionary look.