April 2017 Issue
“Life together” for church leaders: Learning from the book of Acts
Ikechukwu Michael Oluikpe
Be inspired by the examples of togetherness that the New Testament church experienced as reflected in the book of Acts.
Be inspired by the examples of togetherness that the New Testament church experienced as reflected in the book of Acts.United in message, mission, and organization
Mark Finley
Study with the author the challenges of unity in a growing church with divergent opinions while being one body led by one Spirit.
Study with the author the challenges of unity in a growing church with divergent opinions while being one body led by one Spirit.The Practice of Listening —Part 2
Paul Bogacs, Daniel Reynaud
In our quest to be successful pastors, we focus on many important things, but have we overlooked the one basic element that separates the “A” class from the “C” class—the art of listening?
In our quest to be successful pastors, we focus on many important things, but have we overlooked the one basic element that separates the “A” class from the “C” class—the art of listening?The church: What is it? How does it work?
Barry Oliver
To maintain unity in today’s growing church, the body will benefit in understanding the basic functions in the church and how they work together to fulfill Christ’s mission.
To maintain unity in today’s growing church, the body will benefit in understanding the basic functions in the church and how they work together to fulfill Christ’s mission.The blessing of spiritual mentoring
S. Joseph Kidder
Early New Testament leadership created a culture of mentoring in the church so that the next generation could learn from their example, experience, wisdom, and fortitude. This should also be done today, through intentional training and teaching.
Early New Testament leadership created a culture of mentoring in the church so that the next generation could learn from their example, experience, wisdom, and fortitude. This should also be done today, through intentional training and teaching.Growing Young: 6 Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church
Bill Bossert
Without addressing the inclusion of younger generations, the local church’s own existence is doomed sooner or later.
Without addressing the inclusion of younger generations, the local church’s own existence is doomed sooner or later.Letters to the Editor
Funeral etiquette I thought Larry Yeagley’s article (“The Funeral,” December 2016) was very practical and helpful for pastors. There are many areas where elders have to take funerals, in the absence of a pastor. Could this article be printed in the Elder’s Digest…