March 2006 Issue

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Nikolaus Satelmajer

When Ministry made its debut in 1928 as an international journal for pastors, it was meant primarily to serve Seventh-day Adventist pastors worldwide. In that role, the journal served well until 1975 when the publishers, the Ministerial Association of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, decided to launch out into new frontiers.

Laughter from the lectern: making theology fun

Willie E. Hucks II

Theology can be dry and boring, or maybe you'll smile. Which would you prefer?

Theology can be dry and boring, or maybe you'll smile. Which would you prefer?

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How could I?

Paul Charles

How often do pastors say "thank you" to their spouses?

How often do pastors say "thank you" to their spouses?

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Conflict resolution: how to handle a crisis

David VanDenburgh

What are some of the "do's" and "dont's" pastors should keep in mind when their pastoral ministry is challenged?

What are some of the "do's" and "dont's" pastors should keep in mind when their pastoral ministry is challenged?

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Pastor at sea--an unusual ministry opportunity

Robert Bradford

What does ministry look like when your congregation changes every seven days?

What does ministry look like when your congregation changes every seven days?

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Let the Scriptures speak

Andrew Marttin

Reciting long passages of Scripture from memory may be easier than you think.

Reciting long passages of Scripture from memory may be easier than you think.

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God's time? Our time? Another look at the meaning of waiting

Marguerite Shuster

An insightful look into the concept of waiting, as seen in 2 Peter 3.

An insightful look into the concept of waiting, as seen in 2 Peter 3.

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Embracing the next generation: an interview with Josh McDowell

Derek J. Morris

A well-known speaker and author shares his passion for ministry to youth.

A well-known speaker and author shares his passion for ministry to youth.

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A person of peace

Randall L. Roberts

How does the busy pastor experience peace amidst the hustle and bustle of life?

How does the busy pastor experience peace amidst the hustle and bustle of life?

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Letters to the Editor

Doing theology in missionRegarding Jon L. Dybdahl’s article,“Doing theology in mission–Part 2”(January 2006), thank you for a concise,logical, and experiential presentation ofimmense issues. This article gives mewords by which to think the thoughtsI’ve been working…

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James A. Cress

In addition to "abuse of platform," in which we noted how some misguided believers think that publicly broadcasting their opinion guarantees virtue regardless of their behavior, other types of believers also behave badly.