February 2008 Issue

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Willie E. Hucks II

In countless numbers of churches, wives attend without their husbands and children attend without their fathers.

The missing men

Minner Labrador Jr.

In many of our churches the number of women in attendance far outpaces that of men. How can we increase the male attendance in our churches?

In many of our churches the number of women in attendance far outpaces that of men. How can we increase the male attendance in our churches?

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Jesus is my Savior, my Lord, and my God, and I want to talk to you about Him

Don C. Schneider

How did a drive through the north Texas desert give a church leader a new perspective of the life and death of Christ?

How did a drive through the north Texas desert give a church leader a new perspective of the life and death of Christ?

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Hospitality and not patronage: Lessons in relationships from 3 John

Igor Lorencin

A unique look at John's letter to Gaius that sheds light on creating a positive environment where believers can feel respected, needed, and loved.

A unique look at John's letter to Gaius that sheds light on creating a positive environment where believers can feel respected, needed, and loved.

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At Jesus' feet

Warren Kay

Mary of Bethany's life reveals an experience that must take place before effective witnessing happens.

Mary of Bethany's life reveals an experience that must take place before effective witnessing happens.

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Lessons I've learned from mistakes I've made

Barry Kimbrough

Learning the art of pastoral ministry becomes a matter of trial and error. Here are some suggestions from a pastor who has grown as a result of his experiences.

Learning the art of pastoral ministry becomes a matter of trial and error. Here are some suggestions from a pastor who has grown as a result of his experiences.

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The joy of redeeming grace

Thomas J. Zwemer

Life without deliverance could be awful, meaningless, and directionless. But the beauty of the gospel is that we are not left in the wasteland of guilt; it bids us to enter the oasis of God's grace.

Life without deliverance could be awful, meaningless, and directionless. But the beauty of the gospel is that we are not left in the wasteland of guilt; it bids us to enter the oasis of God's grace.

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Letters to the Editor

African issue of MinistryMy feelings ran deeply when I readthe October issue of Ministry—especially the article titled “Africa: A Landat the Crossroads.”I am blessed to be a Seventh-dayAdventist. I say this because God,through the Adventist Developmentand Relief Agency…

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James A. Cress

If the instruction of new believers produces isolationism or feelings of superiority, it has failed in its objective. Although knowing the truth will set you free, none can ever be saved only by the information they possess.