January 1984 Issue
Grow, preacher, grow
W. Floyd Bresee
Preaching comprises a major part of the impact a minister makes on the lives of his congregation. Most of us have taken some kind of public speaking course as part of our preparation for the ministry. The author suggests we may grow in our preaching abilities even more easily now—and introduces a course on preaching offered through MINISTRY.
Preaching comprises a major part of the impact a minister makes on the lives of his congregation. Most of us have taken some kind of public speaking course as part of our preparation for the ministry. The author suggests we may grow in our preaching abilities even more easily now—and introduces a course on preaching offered through MINISTRY.Single is Biblical
Kit Watts
Are the Old Testament emphases on marriage and the family and Paul's teaching on the value of being single contradictory? Are singles a significant-enough portion of the church's membership to warrant special attention? Are they a relatively homogenous group?
Are the Old Testament emphases on marriage and the family and Paul's teaching on the value of being single contradictory? Are singles a significant-enough portion of the church's membership to warrant special attention? Are they a relatively homogenous group?Grief Recovery—3
Larry Yeagley
Dealing adequately with grief involves not only intensive support through the critical period immediately following the loss but also longer-range follow-up and even preventive ministry. The author concludes his three-part series on the Grief Recovery Seminar with this article, which suggests ways in which you can provide this ongoing help.
Dealing adequately with grief involves not only intensive support through the critical period immediately following the loss but also longer-range follow-up and even preventive ministry. The author concludes his three-part series on the Grief Recovery Seminar with this article, which suggests ways in which you can provide this ongoing help.How much is a fetus worth?
Jack W. Provonsha
In a pluralistic society it is difficult to reach a legal consensus, much less an ethical one. People may never agree on what it is that gives value to the unborn. They may never agree on the precise moment tissue becomes human, or indeed on what it means to be human. But a collective concern cuts across these diverse positions. It is here that the author makes his contribution to the controversial abortion issue.
In a pluralistic society it is difficult to reach a legal consensus, much less an ethical one. People may never agree on what it is that gives value to the unborn. They may never agree on the precise moment tissue becomes human, or indeed on what it means to be human. But a collective concern cuts across these diverse positions. It is here that the author makes his contribution to the controversial abortion issue.Making an appeal
Kenneth H. Livesay
The sermons we preach are pointless if they do not in some way lead people to Christ or challenge them in their Christian life. And positive change does not come without a decision on the part of those changing. In this article the author shares what he has found helpful in making these life-changing appeals.
The sermons we preach are pointless if they do not in some way lead people to Christ or challenge them in their Christian life. And positive change does not come without a decision on the part of those changing. In this article the author shares what he has found helpful in making these life-changing appeals.Controversy over Paleomagnetic Dating
Warren H. Johns
Extrapolating from the rate of decay of the earths magnetic field, Thomas G. Barnes says the earth cannot be more than 1 0,000 years old. MINISTRY'S Warren H. Johns takes a careful look at this suggestion.
Extrapolating from the rate of decay of the earths magnetic field, Thomas G. Barnes says the earth cannot be more than 1 0,000 years old. MINISTRY'S Warren H. Johns takes a careful look at this suggestion.Recommended Reading
Various Authors
Monthly book reviews by various authors
Monthly book reviews by various authors