May 2010 Issue
The Emergent theology: Voices of confusion (Part 2 of 2)
John Jovan Markovic
Emergents fondly differentiate between "religiosity" and "spirituality." Do they make a valid point?
Emergents fondly differentiate between "religiosity" and "spirituality." Do they make a valid point?Coronary Health Improvement Project
Myrna Tetz
Pastors and their churches can greatly benefit their communities with a renewed emphasis on healthful living.
Pastors and their churches can greatly benefit their communities with a renewed emphasis on healthful living.The Gehazi syndrome: Suffering familiarity with the Holy
Gerald A. Klingbeil
The story of Elisha's servant speaks to busy pastors, professors, administrators-all ministers.
The story of Elisha's servant speaks to busy pastors, professors, administrators-all ministers.An empowering model for church organization
Minner Labrador Jr.
Organizing local church leadership for service empowers them to serve and lessens the possibility of pastoral burnout.
Organizing local church leadership for service empowers them to serve and lessens the possibility of pastoral burnout.Sacred or profane? What's in a divine name?
Alexander Bolotnikov
Does it matter what name we use to address Divinity?
Does it matter what name we use to address Divinity?Stressed out? Take a deep breath
Jina Kim
Juggling priorities with church, work, and family commitments can take a toll on life and may be overwhelming. With the pressures, and demands of our busy lives, taking a break from all stresses becomes a challenge. However, managing stress does not take long. Stress…
The internal dynamic of credible preaching
David E. Thomas
Preaching can be considered an audacious thing for humans to do-daring to stand in the pulpit to speak for God because God is not there in person to speak for Himself.1 Nevertheless, preachers are driven by the belief that preaching is a divinely mandated mechanism by which they can affect lives. As did the apostle Paul, preachers live under the urgency of the words: "How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one...
Preaching can be considered an audacious thing for humans to do-daring to stand in the pulpit to speak for God because God is not there in person to speak for Himself.1 Nevertheless, preachers are driven by the belief that preaching is a divinely mandated mechanism by which they can affect lives. As did the apostle Paul, preachers live under the urgency of the words: "How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one...Letters to the Editor
Remembering James A. CressI would like to add my voice to theaccolades and appreciation beingexpressed in behalf of Jim Cress(“Tribute to James A. Cress”—March2010). He and Sharon have had amajor influence on the clergy andtheir families in many parts of theworld for…