August 2008 Issue

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Willie E. Hucks II

When Kathy and I married, I had already been pastoring my first multichurch district for two years. Marriage brings with it many adjustments-indeed, those of you who are married understand what I am saying. But for my wife, it was particularly challenging: a young bride living apart from her family for the first time, not having any pastoral spouses in her immediate family to serve as role models, becoming a part of church families that knew me but didn't know her.

A balancing act

Vernon T. Waters

As a multichurch pastor you have to balance many different roles and responsibilities. What can you do to make it a rewarding experience for both you and the churches?

As a multichurch pastor you have to balance many different roles and responsibilities. What can you do to make it a rewarding experience for both you and the churches?

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Meaning of "forever": Categorical or qualified?

David Hamstra

What does God mean when He says something will last "forever"?

What does God mean when He says something will last "forever"?

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The journey continues for a young pastor

Juleun A. Johnson

Why learning the language of each individual church is crucial for a multichurch pastor to be successful.

Why learning the language of each individual church is crucial for a multichurch pastor to be successful.

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The local ministerial alliance: Strengthened by differences

Jeff Scoggins

Every pastor needs support in order to successfully minister in their district. Read about one source of support you may have overlooked.

Every pastor needs support in order to successfully minister in their district. Read about one source of support you may have overlooked.

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Growing churches in a multichurch district

David Guerrero

In Mathew 28:19, Jesus commissions us to go and make disciples in all nations. Discover how you can grow God's church in a multichurch district by getting your members involved.

In Mathew 28:19, Jesus commissions us to go and make disciples in all nations. Discover how you can grow God's church in a multichurch district by getting your members involved.

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Finding purpose in a multichurch district

Ellie Gil

I often wish there was a crash course on how to be a pastor's wife. After all, it seems that the moment I said "I do" to the man of my dreams (who happened to be a pastor), I signed up to be a partner in team ministry, whether or not I was ready.

I often wish there was a crash course on how to be a pastor's wife. After all, it seems that the moment I said "I do" to the man of my dreams (who happened to be a pastor), I signed up to be a partner in team ministry, whether or not I was ready.

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Letters to the Editor

New Testament house churchesThank you for publishing KwabenaDonkor’s article, “New TestamentHouse Churches: A Model for Today’sComplex World?” (April 2008). Herefers to the excellent book by RogerW. Gehring, House Churches and Mission.I wish to commend this work to…

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James A. Cress

In addition to some methods for catching the interest of potential attendees at evangelistic endeavors that we discussed previously (June 2008), the following ideas will help increase attendance and maintain continuing interest in your programs.