August 2009 Issue
Making space for God: Contemplation as praxis
Bobby Moore
Oftentimes pastors become so busy and enthralled in keeping their church or churches functional they seldom have or take time to commune with the Lord of the church. To spend time contemplating the Divine when things more measurable need to be done and should be done may seem inappropriate or an anachronism. In the light of the pastor's busyness, they view contemplation of God as an extravagance that can be postponed for a more convenient season.
Oftentimes pastors become so busy and enthralled in keeping their church or churches functional they seldom have or take time to commune with the Lord of the church. To spend time contemplating the Divine when things more measurable need to be done and should be done may seem inappropriate or an anachronism. In the light of the pastor's busyness, they view contemplation of God as an extravagance that can be postponed for a more convenient season.Doing evangelism when no one seems to care
Ron Clouzet
How? The answer may be simpler and easier than we think.
How? The answer may be simpler and easier than we think.New to the ministry- with four churches
Ronald W. Booth
Lessons in ministry from a layperson turned pastor.
Lessons in ministry from a layperson turned pastor.Faith community nursing in congregations
Candace Huber
How does the church demonstrate God's plan for redemption and reconciliation and adopt a godly perspective for the complete restoration of the believers?
How does the church demonstrate God's plan for redemption and reconciliation and adopt a godly perspective for the complete restoration of the believers?Preaching as community building
Michael W. Campbell, Kermit Netteburg
Two pastors share their ideas about interacting with their congregations through the sermon.
Two pastors share their ideas about interacting with their congregations through the sermon.Keeping the Sabbath intensely holy
Shawn Brace
Though we may try to come up with our rules for appropriate Sabbath observance, the Bible itself doesn't give us many.
Though we may try to come up with our rules for appropriate Sabbath observance, the Bible itself doesn't give us many.The art of listening
Daniel Schramm
When we listen to those who speak to us, what do we communicate to them? What do we communicate to them when we don't?
When we listen to those who speak to us, what do we communicate to them? What do we communicate to them when we don't?The Word on Campus: A Guide to Public College Ministry
William J. Cork
For anyone interested in ministry on any secular college or university campus, The Word on Campus is essential reading.
For anyone interested in ministry on any secular college or university campus, The Word on Campus is essential reading.Avoiding the preaching temptation of egotism
Clifford Owusu-Gyamfi
How do you make certain that the center of the message is Jesus Christ and not you?
How do you make certain that the center of the message is Jesus Christ and not you?Letters to the Editor
Pastors’ kidsA big thanks to Martin Weber forhis article (“Keeping PKs in theChurch”—April 2009). This articleneeds to be in the hands of everychurch member!My life as a worker’s spouse for42 years had many adventures for ourfamily. While much of it was rewardingfor…