March 2010 Issue

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Tribute to James A. Cress

Nikolaus Satelmajer, Willie E. Hucks II

The worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church pays tribute to a fallen leader.

The worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church pays tribute to a fallen leader.

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Mastering children's stories

Marvin Hunt

How do we tell a good children's story-one that will keep the attention of young people?

How do we tell a good children's story-one that will keep the attention of young people?

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The emerging church: A call to action and authenticity (Part 1 of 2)

John Jovan Markovic

Should we be wary of this movement and its potential impact upon worship and church life? Or welcome it?

Should we be wary of this movement and its potential impact upon worship and church life? Or welcome it?

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Saying Thank you to your congregational team members

Willie E. Hucks II

Ten ways pastors can express appreciation to the church members who lighten their load.

Ten ways pastors can express appreciation to the church members who lighten their load.

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Church and culture: New challenges and a proposal to shape the culture in which we live

Aleksandar S. Santrac

The author indicates that "We need to speak up about personal engagement in shaping contemporary culture." How do we accomplish this goal?

The author indicates that "We need to speak up about personal engagement in shaping contemporary culture." How do we accomplish this goal?

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H1N1 Virus: Protect yourself and think prevention

Jina Kim

How to avoid the H1N1 virus.

How to avoid the H1N1 virus.

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Cheer up - He's calling you!

Anthony Kent

How does the story of Bartimaeus speak to us as pastors? In the last decade, a great deal has been published on the perils and pains associated with pastoral ministry.1 Significant issues such as burnout, sexual indiscretions, abuses of power, and failed relationships have been associated with clergy. These issues are worthy of attention.

How does the story of Bartimaeus speak to us as pastors? In the last decade, a great deal has been published on the perils and pains associated with pastoral ministry.1 Significant issues such as burnout, sexual indiscretions, abuses of power, and failed relationships have been associated with clergy. These issues are worthy of attention.

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Letters to the Editor

Pastoring in painEditor’s note: We have received anoverwhelming outpouring of lettersregarding Bruce Martin’s article,and we wish we could publish themall, but we can only include just asampling. Be assured that we haveread all of them—as we do everyletter—and we thank…

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Nikolaus Satelmajer, Willie E. Hucks II

A discussion with those who ensure the financial integrity of the church and its entities.

Adventist world leader honored with Festschrift Loma Linda, California, United States—During the worship service in the Loma Linda University Church of Seventh-day Adventists on January 23, 2010, Jan Paulsen, the president of the world church of Seventh-day Adventists, was presented with a 446-page Festschrift, containing essays written by 28 scholars. The occasion for this special tribute was Dr. Paulsen’s 75th birthday, celebrated in January. This seemed to… Continue reading...