Ministry Magazine

November 2016 Issue

While I was speaking with a pastor in London, England, he told me, “When I was in school, I was very focused on studying and writing. Now that I have a church, I am very focused on preaching and visiting. As a result, I may not be able to write an article for you.” I reflected on a quotation printed on a poster advertising a church film festival: “If it can be written or thought, it can be filmed.” My mind rewrote the poster: If it can be preached or thought,… Continue reading...

Growing local churches God’s way: An interview with Chad Stuart

Jerry N. Page, Chad Stuart

The Visalia Seventh-day Adventist Church in California, United States, was reported to be among the fastest growing churches in the North American Division. According to Chad Stuart, in the six years he pastored that church (2008–2014), attendance grew by 133 percent.…

Kim Papaioannou

Join the author in contemplating the creation language in John 1 and what it can teach us about the biblical position on origins.

Elizabeth Ostring

Praying for the sick has many benefits—find out how even the church can be blessed.

Larry L. Lichtenwalter

Explore Revelation to find ways of worship that bring us to the throne room of God.

Martin Thielen

Being a pastor, what is the key to authentic contentment?

Ian W. Sweeney

Inspiring thoughts from our continuing series on revival and reformation.

Esther R. Knott

Book review of a helpful resource for pastors.

Letters to the Editor

Blessed to read, convicted to serve I have just finished reading the excellent lead article by Ekkehardt Mueller from the September edition of Ministry magazine. I am writing to commend you for publishing articles like this for the edification of ministers worldwide.…

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The feasibility study

Fred Hardinge

I am a member of many committees. We frequently consider new projects and often are urged to do a feasibility study before moving forward. A feasibility study, as the term implies, is defined as “an analysis and evaluation of a proposed project to determine if it (1) is technically feasible, (2) is feasible within the esti- mated cost, and (3) will be profitable.”1 Throughout history wise planning has always included an analysis of the probable outcome of any… Continue reading...

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November 2016 Issue

Editorial

Write the vision, make it plain

Jeffrey O. Brown

Growing local churches God’s way: An interview with Chad Stuart

Jerry N. Page, Chad Stuart

Creation, salvation, and the divinity of Christ: A look at John 1:1–13¹

Kim Papaioannou

Praying and anointing: A look at James 5:14–16

Elizabeth Ostring

Worship in the book of Revelation: How true worship aligns us with God—Part 2 of 2¹