May 1995 Issue
John M. Fowler
Let the Marys of the world today be affirmed in their call to minister to our Lord and find fulfillment in their mission.Saga and song
Leslie N. Pollard
A cross-cultural primer in African-American preaching.
A cross-cultural primer in African-American preaching.Dealing with trauma
Andreas Bochmann
Healing and wholeness are possible, even for the most severely abused trauma survivors. What can the pastor do?
Healing and wholeness are possible, even for the most severely abused trauma survivors. What can the pastor do?It works if you work it!
Teresa Scott Caine
Helping professionals need a helping program that works.
Helping professionals need a helping program that works.Avoiding adultery
Marvin Wray
Since all are vulnerable, honesty and accountability are essential.
Since all are vulnerable, honesty and accountability are essential.An overlooked crisis resource
Julia Vernon
Communion can be more than a scheduled quarterly event.
Communion can be more than a scheduled quarterly event.The fallen clergy: any hope?
Norman K. Miles
Do we need to develop a system of redemptive restoration for pastors who experience a moral fall?
Do we need to develop a system of redemptive restoration for pastors who experience a moral fall?Taming the beast within us
Ken Hornok
Lust can devour us if we don't keep it under check.
Lust can devour us if we don't keep it under check.Are you a self-starter?
Richard G. Ensman, Jr.
Self-starters are made, not born.
Self-starters are made, not born.Letters to the Editor
Dreaming the impossibleRichard Duerksen ("Dreamingthe Impossible," January 1995) hasoversimplified the process of dealingwith youth in the church. Many oftoday's youth leaders have cateredto the wants of the young but havenot addressed their spiritual needs.Thus we…
More from this issue:
James A. Cress
It is important for us to understand the proper use of power and to learn to avoid its abuse.Michael J. Lay
An essential book for small group ministryVictor Elliot
A guide to grappling with moral dilemmasCristina Matos-Grys
On the relational dynamics of a dysfunctional home.Chad McComas
On improving our worship services.Vijayan Charles
A Christian doctor's ethical view of life, health, disease, and death.Brian D. Jones
The authors are experienced Christian counselors. Their goal is to offer a balanced approach to church discipline that heals and reconciles. Recognizing the progressive deterioration of moral standards in Christendom and its adverse effects in the churches, the authors assert, "Never before in human history has there been a time that (so demands) a pure church, a reconciled church, a disciplined church, a repentant church" (p. 12). Taking guidance from God's Word,… Continue reading...
