October 1996 Issue

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Mike Speegle

How does one keep their vision?

My church: a quadrant of concerns, a trilogy of trust

Rex D. Edwards

I have some concerns for my church. It is unlike me to express my quarrels because of my love for the church, its people, and its leaders. Nevertheless, I have encountered these concerns and felt the need to encourage them.

I have some concerns for my church. It is unlike me to express my quarrels because of my love for the church, its people, and its leaders. Nevertheless, I have encountered these concerns and felt the need to encourage them.

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Worship: the heart of the church

Greg Taylor

The church that makes worship central in its life will be dynamic and alive, life-changing and contagious. The gates of hell will not prevail against it.

The church that makes worship central in its life will be dynamic and alive, life-changing and contagious. The gates of hell will not prevail against it.

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Battling the worship committee

Bruce Manners

An honest look at pastors and their truest role in corporate worship

An honest look at pastors and their truest role in corporate worship

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Mission as worship

Gary Patterson

If you want to revive your worship and your church, embrace the world view of mission.

If you want to revive your worship and your church, embrace the world view of mission.

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Resolving conflicts between pastors and parishioners

David VanDenburgh

Between pastor and congregation: applying the principles of Matthew 18:15-20

Between pastor and congregation: applying the principles of Matthew 18:15-20

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The crises of children---a special ministry

Ron and Karen Flowers

Viewing children as persons will significantly shape our ministry to them and their families.

Viewing children as persons will significantly shape our ministry to them and their families.

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Seminary faculty: diverse, scholarly, and experienced

Benjamin D. Schoun

A synopsis of the SDA Theological Seminary faculty for field use

A synopsis of the SDA Theological Seminary faculty for field use

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Service Station-open for business

Fred Cornforth

A full-service ministry to those in need

A full-service ministry to those in need

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Letters to the Editor

Thank you for thinking of usI was happy to read about the plan tosend Ministry to the retired clergy, andtoday my January and February copieswere delivered. Thanks very much.Receiving Ministry again after a 10-yearlapse will indeed make me feel more likea member of…

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James A. Cress

Some common sense concepts that can help your ministry