February 2010 Issue
Organized for purpose
Barry Oliver
An overview of how church structure developed to its present state.
An overview of how church structure developed to its present state.Spirit-driven leadership: A perspective from Ellen G. White
Cindy Tutsch
The issue of leadership is not limited to the world of politics, business, industry, and economy. The Christian church, with its worldwide mission and responsibility to develop men and women of character and endurance, also searches for leaders with vision and commitment. How are such leaders made?
The issue of leadership is not limited to the world of politics, business, industry, and economy. The Christian church, with its worldwide mission and responsibility to develop men and women of character and endurance, also searches for leaders with vision and commitment. How are such leaders made?The judgment: An Adventist perspective
John F. Dunge
What are some of the symbols and pictures through which the Scriptures describe the heavenly reality of judgment?
What are some of the symbols and pictures through which the Scriptures describe the heavenly reality of judgment?Why Adventists need ADRA
Jay Edison
The author shares seven reasons for needing this ministry.
The author shares seven reasons for needing this ministry.Pastors' perspectives on assimilating new members - Part 1
Jane Thayer
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America has established a goal of 100,000 baptisms by the end of 2010. Other parts of the world also have goals for their territories. That goal raises the urgent question: are the local Adventist churches prepared to nurture and assimilate these new members?
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America has established a goal of 100,000 baptisms by the end of 2010. Other parts of the world also have goals for their territories. That goal raises the urgent question: are the local Adventist churches prepared to nurture and assimilate these new members?Letters to the Editor
The Pacific Rim issue—October 2009The article titled, “The AdventistChurch in the Pacific Rim: AnInterview,” inspired and challengedme. [The leaders] captivated me withtheir responses on how they manageto remain spiritually relevant in spiteof their busy schedules…