May 2016 Issue
The discipleship challenge
Michael Dörnbrack
What is the ultimate measure of success in a church?
What is the ultimate measure of success in a church?Dimensions of the sanctuary for seekers of the straight path1
Yelena Muzykina
How can people from various faiths come to a mutual understanding of who God is despite mounting differences?
How can people from various faiths come to a mutual understanding of who God is despite mounting differences?Should pastors be available all the time?
Warrick Long, Peter Williams
Read the results of a survey of pastors to understand how work email impacts their work-life balance.
Read the results of a survey of pastors to understand how work email impacts their work-life balance.Blood on the Altar
Loron Wade
Designed by God Himself, learn how the sanctuary was not only an awe-inspiring place of worship; it was a teaching center.
Designed by God Himself, learn how the sanctuary was not only an awe-inspiring place of worship; it was a teaching center.The benefits of good mentoring throughout your ministry
Ainsworth E. Joseph
Discover a biblical way to strengthen your pastoral ministry that you may rarely be using.
Discover a biblical way to strengthen your pastoral ministry that you may rarely be using.Worship with excellence and understanding
David Ripley, Lynn Ripley
The authors explore various worship instruments for connecting a congregation to God.
The authors explore various worship instruments for connecting a congregation to God.Total membership involvement: A reformation principle
Ganoune Diop
From our continuing revival and reformation series.
From our continuing revival and reformation series.Letters to the Editor
Ministering to homosexuals I am writing to wholeheartedly affirmBruce Manners’s approach and thespirit of his article (“Homosexuality:One Pastor’s Reflection”—January2016). In more than 50 years of congregationalministry, I, too, learned thatlistening, accepting,…