April 2010 Issue
Should we observe the Levitical festivals?: A Seventh-day Adventist perspective - Part 1
Jacques B. Doukhan
Maybe by the marking of festivals, Christians could be drawn closer to the Jews? However, in the observance of festivals, serious theological, cultural, ethical, and practical problems invite caution and reservation. Arguments in support of and against the observance of the feasts have been debated in church circles recently, including Adventist churches. Therefore, this issue must be addressed.
Maybe by the marking of festivals, Christians could be drawn closer to the Jews? However, in the observance of festivals, serious theological, cultural, ethical, and practical problems invite caution and reservation. Arguments in support of and against the observance of the feasts have been debated in church circles recently, including Adventist churches. Therefore, this issue must be addressed.Pastors' perspectives on assimilating new members Part 2 - Discipling strategies
Jane Thayer
Because making disciples should lie at the heart of the mission of each church, everything a congregation does for new members should reach toward that goal.
Because making disciples should lie at the heart of the mission of each church, everything a congregation does for new members should reach toward that goal.Preserving a vibrant family life in a multi-church district
David Guerrero
Four ways to identify your family as your "first church" with "sacred times" scheduled for your spouse and each child.
Four ways to identify your family as your "first church" with "sacred times" scheduled for your spouse and each child.Finishing well
Juan R. Prestol
Bringing a leadership career to a formal conclusion has become more an art than a science. Ten ways to leave gracefully when the time has come for you to depart .
Bringing a leadership career to a formal conclusion has become more an art than a science. Ten ways to leave gracefully when the time has come for you to depart .Members who smoke and church discipline: A view from the writings of Ellen G. White
Luca Marulli
Ellen White wrote to the leadership of one church in Indiana, "Forbear and be more patient with Dr. Osborn."
Ellen White wrote to the leadership of one church in Indiana, "Forbear and be more patient with Dr. Osborn.""Miracles" in Nigeria: An evaluation of unusual occurrences
Adelowo Felix Adetunji
Can so-called miracles be performed anywhere? How should we take the warnings seriously about false teachings, false christs, false prophets, and false miracles?
Can so-called miracles be performed anywhere? How should we take the warnings seriously about false teachings, false christs, false prophets, and false miracles?Letters to the Editor
Assimilating new membersI believe church evangelism andchurch discipling is as important asgetting married and staying happilymarried.I wish to commend Jane Thayerfor her extremely valuable and timelyarticle (“Pastors’ Perspectives onAssimilating New Members: Part1—Challenges…