December 2007 Issue

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Nikolaus Satelmajer

Millions of people-many in your area-have numerous needs. Because of war, disaster, and other crises, people experience great needs-shelter, food, clothing, health care, and lots of other necessities. What are we doing for those in need?

Ministering in the wake of disaster

Willie E. Hucks II

It's not a matter whether disaster will strike, but when. What resources are at the pastor's disposal to assist in meeting such a crisis in the community?

It's not a matter whether disaster will strike, but when. What resources are at the pastor's disposal to assist in meeting such a crisis in the community?

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The Church in the face of a crisis

Allan Handysides

Patients with HIV/AIDS are stigmatized. Does the church contribute to, or work to defeat, this stigma?

Patients with HIV/AIDS are stigmatized. Does the church contribute to, or work to defeat, this stigma?

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Called to be a church administrator

Randy Robinson

"I remember the time when I became aware that my calling was to church administration. In that moment I realized at the core of my being that I was where God wanted me to be."

"I remember the time when I became aware that my calling was to church administration. In that moment I realized at the core of my being that I was where God wanted me to be."

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"But where is the Lamb?": an ancient question for modern pulpits

Mervyn Warren

A pertinent question that should be answered in every sermon the preacher delivers.

A pertinent question that should be answered in every sermon the preacher delivers.

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Was Ellen White a plagiarist?

Kevin L. Morgan

The final installment of a series that addresses issues of revelation, inspiration, and plagiarism.

The final installment of a series that addresses issues of revelation, inspiration, and plagiarism.

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Letters to the Editor

Dangerous communalismWOW! How refreshing to readthat an Adventist church leaderis getting the message that we all needto learn how to be disciples and “be likeJesus” (“Dangerous Communalism”—October 2007).My husband and I were born inAdventist homes and attended Adventistschools.…

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Nikolaus Satelmajer

The editor of Ministry interviews Skip Bell and Mike Ryan, two men on a mission to produce servant leaders in the church.