January 1981 Issue
Finding the right pastor isn't easy!
Jean Shaw
Shopping for a new pastor is not exactly the same as buying a new car, even though pastors, like automobiles, come in a variety of models and styles.
Shopping for a new pastor is not exactly the same as buying a new car, even though pastors, like automobiles, come in a variety of models and styles.Pastor Power?
Gordon Bietz
Although the pastor might like to think that his role is beyond such mundane and grubby pursuits, the church, no less than the world, must be concerned with power. The difference lies in the model one takes.
Although the pastor might like to think that his role is beyond such mundane and grubby pursuits, the church, no less than the world, must be concerned with power. The difference lies in the model one takes.New methods for a new journey
Enoch Oliveira
As you take inventory of gains and losses in your ministry during 1980 you will no doubt have several entries on the debit side of the balance sheet But you don't have to carry them over into the new year.
As you take inventory of gains and losses in your ministry during 1980 you will no doubt have several entries on the debit side of the balance sheet But you don't have to carry them over into the new year.The saving knowlege of the truth
Daniel Bazikian
Has the tendency of many evangelical pulpits to concentrate on personal experience rather than on the teaching of sound spiritual truth resulted in a shallow spirituality among professed Christians?
Has the tendency of many evangelical pulpits to concentrate on personal experience rather than on the teaching of sound spiritual truth resulted in a shallow spirituality among professed Christians?Putting your sermon on target
John Osborn
In this fifth article in his series on expository preaching, John Osborn gives preachers some definite methods of so limiting and defining their topic that their hearers will be able to remember and state clearly its specific aim.
In this fifth article in his series on expository preaching, John Osborn gives preachers some definite methods of so limiting and defining their topic that their hearers will be able to remember and state clearly its specific aim.Legislated Morality
B. Russell Holt
Christian political action groups are largely right in what they are trying to do but quite wrong in how they are doing it
Christian political action groups are largely right in what they are trying to do but quite wrong in how they are doing itDisappearing Walls
W.B. Quigley
Ministry Magazine and professional growth
Ministry Magazine and professional growthJesus' Own City
Herold Weiss
Jesus spent much time in Capernaum and also reproved it harshly. Recent excavations reveal much about the city's ongoing role.
Jesus spent much time in Capernaum and also reproved it harshly. Recent excavations reveal much about the city's ongoing role.Tribute to a Pastor's Wife
Anonymous
How could a private person like me lay bare her heart to a stranger?Why should you care what happened to me?
How could a private person like me lay bare her heart to a stranger?Why should you care what happened to me?Marvels in Miniature
Butt, Stephen M.
Scientists recognize that the insect wing is a superbly designed flying tool, although they don't agree on who designed it.
Scientists recognize that the insect wing is a superbly designed flying tool, although they don't agree on who designed it.Smoking Still Kills
Victor Cooper
"Let's give the tobacco companies fits," urges the former U.S. Surgeon-General who brought about the warnings on cigarette ads.
"Let's give the tobacco companies fits," urges the former U.S. Surgeon-General who brought about the warnings on cigarette ads.The Elijah to come - man or message?
Hans K. LaRondelle
A remarkable Old Testament prophecy points to a renewed preaching of the everlasting gospel in the days just before the second coming of Christ.
A remarkable Old Testament prophecy points to a renewed preaching of the everlasting gospel in the days just before the second coming of Christ.Worldview
Roland R. Hegstad
The Christian Voice Gary L. Jarmin, legislative director of the Christian Voice lobby, rejected criticism of the organization's Index a rating of Representatives and Senators on a variety of issues. Said Mr. Jarmin: "Christian Voice has never stated or implied…
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