October 2006 Issue
Pastoral response to criticism
John Skrzypaszek
Every pastor faces it. But knowing that criticism is a fact of life doesn't make dealing with it any easier.
Every pastor faces it. But knowing that criticism is a fact of life doesn't make dealing with it any easier.Preaching effectively without notes
Derek J. Morris
A five-step process to leaving your notes out of the pulpit. (But you'll still need to write a manuscript!)
A five-step process to leaving your notes out of the pulpit. (But you'll still need to write a manuscript!)Through a land not sown: interview with Kari Paulsen
Sharon Cress
The wife of the president of the Seventh-day Adventist world church reflects on a lifetime of service.
The wife of the president of the Seventh-day Adventist world church reflects on a lifetime of service.Three questions for every marriage
Ron Edmondson
What every pastor should ask couples who are pondering the future of their marriage.
What every pastor should ask couples who are pondering the future of their marriage.The top seven ingredients of staying power
Branimir Schubert
Pastoral marriages face extraordinary challenges. What is the "glue" that keeps them together?
Pastoral marriages face extraordinary challenges. What is the "glue" that keeps them together?An adjustment in the plan
Dave Livermore
What do you do when nothing you try seems to work?
What do you do when nothing you try seems to work?Letters to the Editor
Multichurch district ministryYour articles on the theme “One pastor,many churches” (August 2006) wereso timely and enriching—particularly tothe readers who have been facing suchpastoral challenges in their church districts.I am one of those who experiencedsuch challenges,…