May 2014 Issue

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Derek J. Morris

What is your experience either as a Millennial yourself or building bridges of understanding and community with Millennials in your congregation?

Engaging Adventist Millennials: A church that embraces relationships

Clint Jenkin, A. Allan Martin

The Barna Group surveyed Millennials who were (or had been) part of an Adventist congregation in order to understand their common experiences and attitudes. See some of the results.

The Barna Group surveyed Millennials who were (or had been) part of an Adventist congregation in order to understand their common experiences and attitudes. See some of the results.

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Were Andronicus and Iounian apostles?

Richard A. Sabuin

Did Andronicus ever receive the title apostle? And, was Junia a female apostle? Read how the author addresses these issues.

Did Andronicus ever receive the title apostle? And, was Junia a female apostle? Read how the author addresses these issues.

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Deepening your Spiritual Life

Lawrence LaPierre

The author’s highest priority was caring for the pastoral needs of his parishioners, thereby neglecting his own spiritual needs—a problem all pastors must deal with.

The author’s highest priority was caring for the pastoral needs of his parishioners, thereby neglecting his own spiritual needs—a problem all pastors must deal with.

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The deformities of my character

Adrian Bocaneanu

Insights from our ongoing Revival and Reformation series.

Insights from our ongoing Revival and Reformation series.

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Love and judgment: God’s triumph—Part 2

Jo Ann Davidson

The judgment message has two complementary aspects: God’s justice against sin on the one hand, and on the other, the extension of God’s blessing to all nations along with the vindication of His love, justice, and mercy.

The judgment message has two complementary aspects: God’s justice against sin on the one hand, and on the other, the extension of God’s blessing to all nations along with the vindication of His love, justice, and mercy.

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Samoan churches multiplying—with one pastor!

Peter Roennfeldt

Where did this vision of a multiplying network of churches crystallize? And how does it work?

Where did this vision of a multiplying network of churches crystallize? And how does it work?

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salvation and deliverance: Lessons from Exodus 14

Stephane Beaulieu

In the Bible, we find expressions of just what God has done and is doing to save, lead, and sanctify us. Read the examples that the author has selected.

In the Bible, we find expressions of just what God has done and is doing to save, lead, and sanctify us. Read the examples that the author has selected.

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Ellen Harmon White: American Prophet

Jon Paulien

This new book makes two huge contributions to the study of the life and writings of Ellen White.

This new book makes two huge contributions to the study of the life and writings of Ellen White.

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Innovation is key to relevance in new “attention economy,” media experts say

Religious news from around the world.

Religious news from around the world.

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Letters to the Editor

PredestinationI don’t usually write to magazinesregarding their articles, but I feelcompelled to thank and congratulateyou for Kim Papaioannou’s article(“Predestination? A Theology of DivineIntention?”—March 2014). His exegeticalexplanation of the biblical use ofpredestination…

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