December 2003 Issue
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 ecumenismBaptism: Gateway to new life
William Johnsson
The fifteenth element of Seventh-day Adventist faith
The fifteenth element of Seventh-day Adventist faithDon'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 pastorMinisterial 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 locationsThe 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"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 smokingLacking 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 toLetters 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…
