January 2003 Issue

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Willmore D. Eva

2003 is a milestone year of celebration for Ministry magazine. Seventy-five years ago this month Ministry's first issue was dispatched to approximately 1,200 Seventh-day Adventist ministers in North America.

God's Word: It's origin and authority

Jo Ann Davidson

A review of the Seventh-day Adventist position on the reliability and authority of the Bible

A review of the Seventh-day Adventist position on the reliability and authority of the Bible

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Preaching: The challenge of a Christ-centered and holistic view of humanity

Gerhard van Wyk

Applying our biblical understanding of the nature of human beings, to the way we preach.

Applying our biblical understanding of the nature of human beings, to the way we preach.

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Understanding the book of Revelation: Three interpretative keys

Hans K. LaRondelle

The first in a three-part series dealing with ways of grasping the meaning of Revelation

The first in a three-part series dealing with ways of grasping the meaning of Revelation

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Schizophrenia: What pastors need to know

Andrew J. Weaver, Richard L. Binggeli

Recognizing and dealing with this increasingly common mental illness in the parish

Recognizing and dealing with this increasingly common mental illness in the parish

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What makes pastoral supervision effective?

Chor-Kiat Sim

The principles and practice of effective in-field pastoral education

The principles and practice of effective in-field pastoral education

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Transformed into a new person: The relevance of God

Wally Drotts

Rediscovering and implementing the real reason for the existence of the church and its ministry

Rediscovering and implementing the real reason for the existence of the church and its ministry

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Should we depersonalize another person's faith?

Julia Vernon

Treating people of differing faiths with respect and understanding

Treating people of differing faiths with respect and understanding

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Ministry is to minister

Allen Davis

An honest, realistic and encouraging view of everyday life in ministry

An honest, realistic and encouraging view of everyday life in ministry

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Pastor's Pastor: Hurry up and wait

James A. Cress

For Adventists to celebrate the 75th anniversary of any venture seems incongruous with our name. Although personally pleased with Ministry's continuing contribution as we reach our publication's diamond jubilee, my Seventh-day Adventist heritage leads me to apologize more than congratulate.

For Adventists to celebrate the 75th anniversary of any venture seems incongruous with our name. Although personally pleased with Ministry's continuing contribution as we reach our publication's diamond jubilee, my Seventh-day Adventist heritage leads me to apologize more than congratulate.

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Letters to the Editor

Organizational misconductThank you for sending Ministry alternate months. James A. Cress did amagnificent task in writing on"Organizational Misconduct." TheScriptures are very clear on this subject.It is sad that the "church" has overlooked and continues to head in…

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