July/August 2010 Issue
Pastor for life
Ivan Charles Blake
They say pastors resign on Monday morning. If you are a pastor and you preached one or two sermons over the weekend and ministered in a million ways to all who needed you, you probably know that after-the-glory blues feeling. Often the highs of the Sabbath are followed by the lows the next day. In your tired brain, you go through reruns of the myriad of incidents that crowded your demanding day. The elevated emotions of vigorous preaching took so much out of you that you know you will need a few days to recover from exhaustion...
They say pastors resign on Monday morning. If you are a pastor and you preached one or two sermons over the weekend and ministered in a million ways to all who needed you, you probably know that after-the-glory blues feeling. Often the highs of the Sabbath are followed by the lows the next day. In your tired brain, you go through reruns of the myriad of incidents that crowded your demanding day. The elevated emotions of vigorous preaching took so much out of you that you know you will need a few days to recover from exhaustion...Answering Jesus' prayer
John S. Nixon
Jesus' prayer-"that all of you may be one"- is a mandate to all who belong to the body of Christ.
Jesus' prayer-"that all of you may be one"- is a mandate to all who belong to the body of Christ.Faith in God: The secret of a fulfilled life
Jacklyn Lee
A young pastor reflects on her journey into ministry.
A young pastor reflects on her journey into ministry.Effectively using media in ministry
Costin Jordache
How can we best use modern media to communicate the life-changing message of Jesus Christ?
How can we best use modern media to communicate the life-changing message of Jesus Christ?enditnow today!
Anonymous
About one in three women worldwide will experience some form of abuse. Here are five tips for pastors on how to participate in the enditnow initiative.
About one in three women worldwide will experience some form of abuse. Here are five tips for pastors on how to participate in the enditnow initiative.How to care for your voice: Eight practical suggestions for preachers
Derek J. Morris
Are you taking care of the instrument God gave you to spread the gospel?
Are you taking care of the instrument God gave you to spread the gospel?Assessing and fulfilling the needs of a Hong Kong community
Lee Chokewoh
This church has found several ways of reaching its community. What has it learned that can benefit your community?
This church has found several ways of reaching its community. What has it learned that can benefit your community?Assessment center for interns
Roland E. Fischer
Six exercises conducted during a retreat for pastoral interns stimulates consideration of their future career.
Six exercises conducted during a retreat for pastoral interns stimulates consideration of their future career.Will it work?
Michael Halfhill
Three things to keep in mind for church evangelism-and three things to plan when the meetings conclude.
Three things to keep in mind for church evangelism-and three things to plan when the meetings conclude.The Beijing approach to church growth
Zhong Zhaolin
Beijing congregations are growing even with limited resources. What are their secrets?
Beijing congregations are growing even with limited resources. What are their secrets?Field based, supervised theological education
Murray House, Doug Robertson
What do employing organizations look for in pastors? Read what a team from Avondale College has found.
What do employing organizations look for in pastors? Read what a team from Avondale College has found.Beyond the usual pastoral duties: An interview with David and Freda Charles
Nikolaus Satelmajer, Willie E. Hucks II
Pastor and Mrs. Charles have a special ministry: providing foster care for children with special needs. Why are they doing it? Nikolaus Satelmajer & Willie E. Hucks
Pastor and Mrs. Charles have a special ministry: providing foster care for children with special needs. Why are they doing it? Nikolaus Satelmajer & Willie E. HucksWaking up to spiritual discipline
Jeff Scoggins
Read what spiritual discipline did for one pastor, and what you can do to be revived as well.
Read what spiritual discipline did for one pastor, and what you can do to be revived as well.From burned out to on fire for God
Chongho Peter Yang
Through his time with God and faithful obedience to His command to give, one pastor began to taste and see how amazing it was to live a giving life-a life like Christ's.
Through his time with God and faithful obedience to His command to give, one pastor began to taste and see how amazing it was to live a giving life-a life like Christ's.Save your heart for Jesus (literally)
Jina Kim
Have have you ever wondered about the connection between having a healthy heart and a good quality of life?
Have have you ever wondered about the connection between having a healthy heart and a good quality of life?