December 2016 Issue
Christian faith and the Olympic games
Steven Thompson
The Olympic games can enrich pastoral explanations of the most basic Christian question: “What do I have to do in order to be saved?”
The Olympic games can enrich pastoral explanations of the most basic Christian question: “What do I have to do in order to be saved?”The saving grace of pastoral work
Vernon T. Waters
The author was unexpectedly and emphatically reminded of his humbling call to the gospel ministry.
The author was unexpectedly and emphatically reminded of his humbling call to the gospel ministry.Bridging the gap between religion and business: A conversation
Michael Cafferky, Douglas Jacobs
This article affirms business professionals who, while doing their secular jobs, participate in or fund activities to take the gospel to unreached areas or people groups.
This article affirms business professionals who, while doing their secular jobs, participate in or fund activities to take the gospel to unreached areas or people groups.Revival and Reformation While We Wait
Mary-Ellen Colon, Gasper F. Colon
Inspiring thoughts from our continuing revival and reformation series.
Inspiring thoughts from our continuing revival and reformation series.Treating preaching as a practice
Michael Goetz
When it comes to preaching, the best lesson comes from a nameless boy sitting on the grass, responding to the question asked by Andrew: “Will you give what you have to Jesus?”
When it comes to preaching, the best lesson comes from a nameless boy sitting on the grass, responding to the question asked by Andrew: “Will you give what you have to Jesus?”Called to power?
Errol N. McLean
The purpose of this article is to generate a thoughtful dialogue about how easily power can be misused in the church, with the hope that this recognition will call us back from the edge of the abyss to once again embrace ethical, biblical leadership.
The purpose of this article is to generate a thoughtful dialogue about how easily power can be misused in the church, with the hope that this recognition will call us back from the edge of the abyss to once again embrace ethical, biblical leadership.Letters to the Editor
Pastoral encouragement The interview with Jiri Moskala(“Truth, Love, and the Justice ofGod: An Interview with Jiří Moskala”—August 2016) was highly educativeand serves as an encouragement toministers on how to do ministry better.His life background is an impressivetestimony…