December 1987 Issue
The church: voice of God?
George E. Rice
What did Ellen White mean when she declared that the General Conference was no longer the voice of God on earth?
What did Ellen White mean when she declared that the General Conference was no longer the voice of God on earth?Baptism: pastoral perplexities
Rex D. Edwards
How should we handle rebaptism, children who want to be baptized, and those who want to join our church but who have been baptized by modes other than immersion?
How should we handle rebaptism, children who want to be baptized, and those who want to join our church but who have been baptized by modes other than immersion?When it's time to move on
Fredrick Russell
Most parish ministers in our church move frequently. Should administrative personnel follow their example?
Most parish ministers in our church move frequently. Should administrative personnel follow their example?The devil and the waiting Father
David C. Jarnes
The spiritual life of the flock—either congregation or family—tends not to rise higher than that of its leader. One of the most important things you can do to strengthen your ministry is to maintain a strong devotional life. The Bible must be the foundation of your…
Discrimination at the Lord's Supper
Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid
Paul was concerned about one-upmanship at the Lord's Supper. Many have made what he wrote the basis for theological one-upmanship and schism.
Paul was concerned about one-upmanship at the Lord's Supper. Many have made what he wrote the basis for theological one-upmanship and schism.Come on, ring those bells!
Cathy McBride
How to turn pizza, paper plates, a dark, dank basement, and a sad farewell into a festival to remember.
How to turn pizza, paper plates, a dark, dank basement, and a sad farewell into a festival to remember.Letters to the Editor
More on moonlightingHow many souls are being lost becausethe minister is engaged in nonministerialmoney-making activities?Are we ordained to the ministry tillretirement or for life? If we are fitenough after retirement to make moneyin a secular business, then why not…