May 2008 Issue
Assisting parishioners through grief - part two of a two-part series
Larry Yeagley
In the conclusion of this series, the author shares four lessons he learned that will help ministers as they care for those who grieve.
In the conclusion of this series, the author shares four lessons he learned that will help ministers as they care for those who grieve.First person narrative preaching: A fresh approach for telling the old, old story
Derek J. Morris
Here's a way to incorporate drama into the sermon in a way that church members will find refreshing.
Here's a way to incorporate drama into the sermon in a way that church members will find refreshing.The sinner's plight in Romans 7
Richard Rice
Romans 7:7-25 speaks of a profound struggle, a conflict that lies deep within the human condition, and contains some of the most pathetic exclamations in all of Paul's letters.
Romans 7:7-25 speaks of a profound struggle, a conflict that lies deep within the human condition, and contains some of the most pathetic exclamations in all of Paul's letters.Ministering to families affected by autism
Debra L. Ketelsen
This condition is both real and misunderstood. How can pastors and their church members help children and their parents who are thus affected?
This condition is both real and misunderstood. How can pastors and their church members help children and their parents who are thus affected?Building relationships through pastoral visitation
Errol A. Lawrence
Some members say that they have not received a pastoral visit from their pastor in many years. What kind of message, then, is being sent by the shepherds who do not visit their flock?
Some members say that they have not received a pastoral visit from their pastor in many years. What kind of message, then, is being sent by the shepherds who do not visit their flock?A lifelong dedication to the call
Nikolaus Satelmajer, Willie E. Hucks II
Three outstanding ministers in the Adventist Church share their thoughts on various ministry-related themes.
Three outstanding ministers in the Adventist Church share their thoughts on various ministry-related themes.Letters to the Editor
The Nebuchadnezzar syndromeI appreciated the sermon by LaurenceTurner on the NebuchadnezzarSyndrome (March 2008), and I certainlyagree that humility would be a virtuemost of us pastors could use a lot moreof! But I was left wondering what hemeans by humility. My impression…