January 1996 Issue
Ghosts on the way to the pulpit
Calvin Thomsen, Richard A Blackmon
How to handle psychological and family ghosts that influence the choice to become a pastor
How to handle psychological and family ghosts that influence the choice to become a pastorMaking family a priority
Rich DuBose
Tips for balancing pastoral work and family needs
Tips for balancing pastoral work and family needsMeasuring success in ministry
Steve Willsey
After years of struggle, I found the way.
After years of struggle, I found the way.The pastor: maintaining spiritual fitness
Barry C. Black
Five spiritual calisthenics to keep your pastoral life fit.
Five spiritual calisthenics to keep your pastoral life fit.The pastor as a crisis counselor
Darold Bigger
How must a pastor understand and help in a crisis situation?
How must a pastor understand and help in a crisis situation?The pastor: quest for spirituality
Caleb Rosado
The recovery of the divine in human experience
The recovery of the divine in human experienceThe pastor: partner in His petitions
Philip Samaan
Intercessory prayer is not an option; it is a necessity in pastoral life.
Intercessory prayer is not an option; it is a necessity in pastoral life.The pastor: searching for authentic ministry
Morris Venden
A lifelong pastor presents five defining markers for authentic ministry.
A lifelong pastor presents five defining markers for authentic ministry.Letters to the Editor
In appreciationThe November issue of Ministry is anexcellent collection of information onabuse and how to deal with the subject asthe church.I would like to use the booklet "Whenthe unthinkable happens. . . ." This is agood resource to use in follow-up to parish teaching…