October 1986 Issue
Women: ministry without ordination
God has gifted women for many forms of ministry in the church. But has He called them to be pastors? Does Scripture allow us the latitude to expand their role within the church by ordaining them?
God has gifted women for many forms of ministry in the church. But has He called them to be pastors? Does Scripture allow us the latitude to expand their role within the church by ordaining them?Keeping lay leaders active
Lawrence Downing
If you've ever watched in frustration as a lay leader became less and less involved, and finally faded from the scene, perhaps meaningful involvement was what was missing. How is your church's involvement quotient?
If you've ever watched in frustration as a lay leader became less and less involved, and finally faded from the scene, perhaps meaningful involvement was what was missing. How is your church's involvement quotient?The face on the canvas
Nancy Beck Irland
God has placed within each of us the urge to create. Jane likes to paint; others express their creativity in other ways. But there is only one work of art we can take with us to heaven.
God has placed within each of us the urge to create. Jane likes to paint; others express their creativity in other ways. But there is only one work of art we can take with us to heaven.Creating specialists in loving
Judy Burton
Are mothers really too busy to be involved in church outreach? Or is it just an excuse? Or does the truth lie somewhere between? How can you help them be involved?
Are mothers really too busy to be involved in church outreach? Or is it just an excuse? Or does the truth lie somewhere between? How can you help them be involved?