December 2003 Issue

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Willmore D. Eva

The traditional emphasis upon the doctrinal uniqueness of each Christian denomination has waned and given way to an opposite trend: the pressure to de-emphasize theological and behavioral denominational distinctives. This bent is not merely the product of recent ecumenical ambitions, but also part of a powerful cluster of largely unrelated social trends.

Adventists and ecumenical conversation

Ángel Manuel RodrÍguez

How Adventists may choose to relate to the existing models of ecumenism

How Adventists may choose to relate to the existing models of ecumenism

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Baptism: Gateway to new life

William Johnsson

The fifteenth element of Seventh-day Adventist faith

The fifteenth element of Seventh-day Adventist faith

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Don't hold your breath

Richard W. O'Ffill

The profound need of prayer in the life of the pastor

The profound need of prayer in the life of the pastor

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Ministerial students get basic training in Los Angeles

Betty Cooney, Gerard Kiemeney

A report on in-field ministerial training in the Pacific Union that could be adapted to other locations

A report on in-field ministerial training in the Pacific Union that could be adapted to other locations

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The pre-Advent judgment: Fact or fiction?

Gerhard Pfandl

Underpinnings of the unique Seventh-day Adventist belief in the "investigative judgment"

Underpinnings of the unique Seventh-day Adventist belief in the "investigative judgment"

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Every church can help smokers quit

Linda Royer

A practical plan through which the local church can help people stop smoking

A practical plan through which the local church can help people stop smoking

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Lacking leaders: A personal view of how to work with them

Emmanuel Mwale

Attitudes and strategies when relating to leaders who make mistakes, or appear to

Attitudes and strategies when relating to leaders who make mistakes, or appear to

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Letters to the Editor

I want to express my appreciation forthe excellent article by Dr. Roger W.Coon, on "Phillips Brooks: The Man andHis Master" (December 2002). I wouldlike to urge that more such articles befeatured in Ministry. While we thankGod for the many outstanding preachers we…

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James A. Cress

Approaching year end and anticipating opportunities and challenges in 2004, I'm praising God for several partnerships.