June 2007 Issue
Nikolaus Satelmajer
From the earliest days the Christian church has focused on growth. The book of Acts takes us on a breathtaking journey-following Paul and others as they shared the message of Jesus Christ. More recently, after a few years of ambivalence following the disappointment of 1844, Adventists embarked on gospel-proclaiming journeys. James and Ellen White, Joseph Bates, J. N. Andrews, and others proclaimed the message.The landscape of the church
Nikolaus Satelmajer, Willie E. Hucks II
The ministry of the General Conference secretariat does far more than keep the official minutes of various committees. Their work changes lives.
The ministry of the General Conference secretariat does far more than keep the official minutes of various committees. Their work changes lives.The Lord's Supper and children's particpation
Darius Jankiewicz
The author argues for why children should be allowed to particpate in Communion.
The author argues for why children should be allowed to particpate in Communion.Unbaptized children and Communion
Robert M. Johnston
In this article about children and communion, the author explains why ubaptized children should be excluded from communion.
In this article about children and communion, the author explains why ubaptized children should be excluded from communion.Growing in Christ: atonement and Christus Victor
Ángel Manuel RodrÍguez
A theological reflection on a fundamental belief of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, accepted at the 2005 General Conference Session.
A theological reflection on a fundamental belief of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, accepted at the 2005 General Conference Session."This letter to be read by all": a strategy for Christian unity
Bernhard Oestreich
The oral presentation of the prophets' letters to the churches benefited the hearers in three ways.
The oral presentation of the prophets' letters to the churches benefited the hearers in three ways.Why not try a week of prayer and fasting in your district?
Dan Serns
Prayer and fasting benefits both the ministries and ministers within the church.
Prayer and fasting benefits both the ministries and ministers within the church.Letters to the Editor
General practice pastorsI am not a pastor, but I have enjoyedMinistry for many years. I really enjoyedboth Willie Hucks’s article (“General PracticePastors: The Foundation of Ministry,”April 2007) and Reinder Bruinsma’s article(“The Babylonian Temptation: Makinga Name…
