February 1981 Issue
Policies alone are not enough
J.R. Spangler
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.
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?
Ron Runyan
In some quarters of the church the once-unthinkable idea is being discussed more freely.
In some quarters of the church the once-unthinkable idea is being discussed more freely.A sermon for Sabbath
Walter R. L. Scragg
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?
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
Monte Sahlin
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.
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
Hans K. LaRondelle
A minister must especially guard against a "professional" use of the Scriptures in his work.
A minister must especially guard against a "professional" use of the Scriptures in his work.Preparing adults for baptism
Carl Coffman
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?
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
Milton E. Erhart
Three principles can help take the financial hat off your head and free you for the primary purpose of your ministry.
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
Orley M. Berg
Constantine, who figured so prominently in fourth-century church affairs, established a new imperial capital named for himself.
Constantine, who figured so prominently in fourth-century church affairs, established a new imperial capital named for himself.Variety—The Spice of Life
Frank L. Marsh
With more than 1.25 million kinds of animals in the world, variation is an obvious fact But variety has sharply defined limits.
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
A.D. Inglish
The hospital patient has a right to expect comfort and encouragement from his pastor. Here's how to make your calls effective.
The hospital patient has a right to expect comfort and encouragement from his pastor. Here's how to make your calls effective.Shepherdess: Why the Pastor Hurried
Anahid Benzatyan
It seemed such a lovely Sabbath to spoil by letting routine duties crowd out family. What difference would a few minutes make?
It seemed such a lovely Sabbath to spoil by letting routine duties crowd out family. What difference would a few minutes make?Recommended Reading
Various Authors
Monthly book reviews by various authors.
Monthly book reviews by various authors.