Elmer E. Andross

Avoiding Friction

By W.A. Spicer

Very generally, the world over, I think, the relationships in our work illustrate the text: " Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in…

In considering the work of the ministry, there is one word—ambassador—that deserves consideration. The word ambassador is com­monly used to denote "a public minister of the highest rank, accredited and sent by the head of…

The demeanor and conversation of God's ambassador out of the pulpit will be in keeping with the sacred truth he is commissioned to bear. Like the ancient high priest, he will bear at all times upon his heart the people for whom he labors,…

The denomination has no set form for the ordination of elders and deacons. The practice we now follow is the one pursued since the early days of the message. The plan, briefly stated, is this:

A few scriptures regarding the duties…

In considering the work of the ministry, there is one word especially, "ambas­sador," that deserves consideration. The word "ambassador" is commonly used to denote "a public minister of the first rank, accredited and…

Is it in keeping with denominational prac­tice for ministers to render a bill for conduct­ing a funeral service, or to accept a donation for such service?

The answer to this question may be found in an action…

The more I ponder the subject assigned me,  the more fully am I convinced that the minister's wife holds a very important position in the church; and so it is with much reluc­tance that I pick up my pen to fulfill my…

Painfully conscious of my own fail­ure properly to represent my Saviour before men, I have asked so many times the question, "Who is qualified for this career?" Then I remember the words of the great apostle: "We are…

It is to the glory of God the Father that the disciples of the Son "bear much fruit," and Jesus gave instruction as to how this can become possible in human lives, for He said, "He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the…

Since His ascension, Christ, the great Head of the church, has carried for­ward His work in the world by chosen ambassadors, through whom He speaks to the children of men, and ministers to their needs. The position of…

My beloved brother, since we believe that God has called you to be a minister of Jesus Christ, and since the church has recog­nized this call, and by prayer and laying on of hands has separated you to the gospel of God,…