December 2010 Issue
Two ministries, one mission
George R. Knight
One of the most remarkable things about Adventism is that the only two professional groups, pastors and teachers, who are employed in the local church full time in most congregations, often have little understanding, sympathy, or even contact with each other’s ministries, trials, challenges, and contributions. That fact is more than remarkable; it is tragic. What can be done to help bring these two crucial professions closer?
One of the most remarkable things about Adventism is that the only two professional groups, pastors and teachers, who are employed in the local church full time in most congregations, often have little understanding, sympathy, or even contact with each other’s ministries, trials, challenges, and contributions. That fact is more than remarkable; it is tragic. What can be done to help bring these two crucial professions closer?It's not new, but it's needed
Nikolaus Satelmajer
At the October 2010 Annual Council of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists,* several actions were taken, but one item in particular was the focus of this gathering. This was not a major policy issue or an emphasis on a program. Rather, this item was a call…
God's promised gift: An urgent appeal for revival, reformation, discipleship, and evangelism
Various Authors
Do we realize that all heaven waits to pour out the Holy Spirit in infinite power for the finishing of God's work on earth?
Do we realize that all heaven waits to pour out the Holy Spirit in infinite power for the finishing of God's work on earth?Dealing with criticism from parishioners
Amofah A. Asamoah
Ten suggestions that aid in handling something that every pastor will face.
Ten suggestions that aid in handling something that every pastor will face.Theological diversity: A threat, an asset, or what?
Reinder Bruinsma
Is it really such an enormous problem, as many seem to think, that Adventist thinking has become much more diverse than it used to be? Is it really such a threat?
Is it really such an enormous problem, as many seem to think, that Adventist thinking has become much more diverse than it used to be? Is it really such a threat?Reflections on the future of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America: Trends and challenges (part 1 of 2)
David Beckworth, S. Joseph Kidder
How is the Seventh-day Adventist Church doing in terms of growth, finances, and Christian education?
How is the Seventh-day Adventist Church doing in terms of growth, finances, and Christian education?Matthew 16:13-20: Jesus' warning to His disciples
Younis M. Sadiq
If Jesus came to earth to reveal the Father, then why would He not want His disciples to tell others that He was the Messiah?
If Jesus came to earth to reveal the Father, then why would He not want His disciples to tell others that He was the Messiah?Planning evangelistic strategies
Joseph A. Webb
Seven suggestions that have universal application for the pastor who wants to succeed in evangelism.
Seven suggestions that have universal application for the pastor who wants to succeed in evangelism.