May 1990 Issue
The minister as a theologian
Daniel Augsburger
Does theology offer more benefits than risks? Just what role does it play in a pastor's ministry?
Does theology offer more benefits than risks? Just what role does it play in a pastor's ministry?Seeking a godly perspective for fund-raisers
Wesley K. Willmer
Whose money are we raising? Should Christians raise money differently?
Whose money are we raising? Should Christians raise money differently?Revival and reformation
Neal Wilson
Which do we need, a revival or a reformation? Or must they come together?
Which do we need, a revival or a reformation? Or must they come together?Measuring the pastor's success
Jay Gallimore
Are baptisms and church attendance adequate measures of success for a pastor? Or should we be looking for something else?
Are baptisms and church attendance adequate measures of success for a pastor? Or should we be looking for something else?Lessons from my pastor's wife
Joan Martin
I have had the opportunity to become acquainted with many women who are married to pastors. Some didn't seem to want the role; others loved the challenge. Most were special women whom God had placed where He knew they would glorify Him.
I have had the opportunity to become acquainted with many women who are married to pastors. Some didn't seem to want the role; others loved the challenge. Most were special women whom God had placed where He knew they would glorify Him.Through the eyes of a visitor
Gary Bondurant
What do visitors see in your church?
What do visitors see in your church?May a Christian be angry?
David C. Jarnes
Many Christians fear anger, denying that they feel it and suppressing it when they can't avoid it.
Many Christians fear anger, denying that they feel it and suppressing it when they can't avoid it.Chiropractic: controversial health care
William T. Jarvis
Chiropractic is a controversial healthcaresystem that hasbeen legalizedthroughout theUnited States and inseveral other countries.In the United States in 1984roughly 10.7 million people made 163million office visits to 30,000chiropractors. 1 More than three fourthsof…
Letters to the Editor
The age of the earthBrother Val Penman (Letters, January 1990) has read more into my letterabout the age of the earth (September1989) than was intended. My assertionwas that we cannot determine the age ofthe earth from Scripture. Mr. Perimanfocuses on the necessity…