December 2006 Issue
Prayer: a theological reflection
Ángel Manuel RodrÍguez
What does prayer teach me about God? About myself? What do my prayers reveal to the watching universe?
What does prayer teach me about God? About myself? What do my prayers reveal to the watching universe?Reflections on prayer
John Watts
Since "prayer brings balance," as this author states, the end of 2006 is a good time for personal assessment.
Since "prayer brings balance," as this author states, the end of 2006 is a good time for personal assessment.Overcoming ministry mediocrity: three steps to a wholesome ministry
Arthur D. Canales,
Pastors, like athletes, occasionally find themselves in a rut. Here are some suggestions to get out of that rut and recover a vibrant ministry.
Pastors, like athletes, occasionally find themselves in a rut. Here are some suggestions to get out of that rut and recover a vibrant ministry.Effective committee meetings: a guide for congregations
Barry Oliver
A "must read" primer in leadership and administration, especially for pastors who are starting ministry.
A "must read" primer in leadership and administration, especially for pastors who are starting ministry.Ten commandments for pastors
Stan Hudson
Lessons from the life and ministry of Moses, particularly applicable to pastors today.
Lessons from the life and ministry of Moses, particularly applicable to pastors today.The phenomenon of energy exchange
Pete Harper
What is it? And how does it apply to church life and, more importantly, church growth?
What is it? And how does it apply to church life and, more importantly, church growth?Letters to the Editor
Multichurch districts: NewTestament model?Thank you for dedicating an issue ofMinistry magazine to ministry in themultichurch district (August 2006). Havingbeen the pastor of a multichurchdistrict, I understand the challenges ofthis situation. In fact, most of our…