Articles
Policies alone are not enough
J.R. Spangler interviews Warren Banfield and Elias Gomez, directors of the General Conference Office of Human Relations. One conclusion: love, not policies, is what it is all about.
What! Fire a pastor?
In some quarters of the church the once-unthinkable idea is being discussed more freely.
A sermon for Sabbath
Time had worn deep ruts of exposition across the passage that I had chosen. With God's help, could I blaze a new path through a story as old as Christianity? Could the vehicle of Biblical exposition be driven out of the ruts?
Equipping your members to minister
Most methods of mobilizing laity for ministry fail on one of two counts: either they require too little of the member or too much from the pastor. This plan avoids both flaws.
The devotional use of the Bible
A minister must especially guard against a "professional" use of the Scriptures in his work.
Preparing adults for baptism
Losses of new members would indicate that too many are not sufficiently prepared prior to baptism. What can we do in the adult baptismal class to prepare for church membership those who have studied and accepted Christ and His way of life?
The pastor and church finance
Three principles can help take the financial hat off your head and free you for the primary purpose of your ministry.
Constantinople—The New Rome
Constantine, who figured so prominently in fourth-century church affairs, established a new imperial capital named for himself.
Variety—The Spice of Life
With more than 1.25 million kinds of animals in the world, variation is an obvious fact But variety has sharply defined limits.
Visiting the Sick
The hospital patient has a right to expect comfort and encouragement from his pastor. Here's how to make your calls effective.