September 1997 Issue
Hello, Pastor: Small-church insights shared by a member with his new pastor
Maylan Schurch
A member of a small church shares important insights with his new pastor
A member of a small church shares important insights with his new pastorMini churches, Maximum challenges
Hal Gates
A pastor perceptively tells the stories of his ministry in four small churches
A pastor perceptively tells the stories of his ministry in four small churchesHow Group Dynamics Impact Your Ministry
Monte Sahlin
Congregational size decides some "ground rules" for pastors' roles and leadership
Congregational size decides some "ground rules" for pastors' roles and leadershipWe're still here
Loren Seibold
An illuminating view of the plusses of life and ministry in smaller congregations
An illuminating view of the plusses of life and ministry in smaller congregationsOur church has risen to new life!
Daniel B. Martella
The inspiring and instructive story of how a small, dying church rose to become a dynamic congregation
The inspiring and instructive story of how a small, dying church rose to become a dynamic congregationSexual Sin: Could it happen to you?
Anonymous
A pastor's candid account of what precipitated his fall and how he has dealt with the consequences
A pastor's candid account of what precipitated his fall and how he has dealt with the consequencesThe Music of Great Preaching
Wayne Hooper
A great musician draws lessons from a great preacher
A great musician draws lessons from a great preacherMinistry and the American Legal System
Mitchell A. Tyner
A useful volume on various legal questions affecting the clergy.
A useful volume on various legal questions affecting the clergy.Letters to the Editor
Homosexuals in the churchAs a reader of 8-10 years' duration, Iwant to commend you for your opennessto the sins and the stumblings of ushumans Christian and otherwise. Iparticularly appreciate the thoughtfulnessand love that went into the production ofyour November…