Carlyle B. Haynes

The minister of Christ for today is a believing man. He is " stablished in the faith." Col. 2:7. He believes God. Be believes God as He speaks through "holy men of old." He receives the inspired witness that in this way was given of the coming…

As we study the work of the apostle Paul in the establishment of churches, it is altogether clear that these churches were both self-supporting and self-propagating. In most of the large cities of the Roman Empire, in…

Training Leaders

By C.B. Haynes

There was a time when Jesus was in need of helpers, and it is interesting to note how He obtained them. He went in search of them, He found them, He…

Satan is the father of the lie that "it makes  no difference what men believe." The servant of the Lord has said:

"The position that it is of no consequence what men believe, is one of Satan's most successful de­ceptions. He knows…

Although Christ crucified is the very soul of all true preaching of the gos­pel, the conclusion should not be drawn from this that the preaching of Bible doc­trines is out of place. Just the contrary. In­deed, it is impossible…

It is by the mighty argument of the cross that the Spirit will bring conviction to bear upon hearts.

To a young minister Paul wrote, "Take heed theyself and thy doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee." There is no vagueness in that. It is quite plain. There is no possibility of…

The progress, prosperity, and success of the cause of God on earth will be in direct proportion to the faithfulness, devotion, and effectiveness of His ministry. That is a law of progress which can be neither altered nor modified.…

Not always are conscientious objectors accorded such fair and generous treat­ment as that recently given to Lew Ayres, in an editorial in the New York Times. Lew Ayres is a motion-picture actor who took the leading part in the dramatization…

The problem of reconciling the claims of civil government upon the individual Christian, with the claims of the divine government, especially when these conflict, no longer remains in the realm of theory for our men in…

Being one hundred percent wrong is a remarkable record, but it has been achieved by the World Council of Churches. In order to accomplish this feat, this organization of churches has forgotten that Christ's kingdom is…

There was brought to my attention recently in a circular sent out to Protestant chaplains in the United States Army the follow­ing helpful precepts for preachers, by W. R. Maltby, originally published in the British Weekly, London.…

The proposal to reform the calendar, once defeated before a committee of the League of Nations, has come to life again. It is now proposed to put another blank day calendar into effect. The President is being asked to promote it…

Every aspect of human life today, whether industrial, political, social, or religious, is affected by the vital issue of industrial or­ganization. Both ministers and church members have requested a frank and open declaration of principles…

It is a widely felt need this matter of pastoral leadership, pastoral counseling, pastoral proce­dures, the pastoral heart, and pastoral equipment for skillful service.

Many an earnest minister is placed in a posi­tion of pastoral…

Religion at the Peace Table

In a forceful statement, 1,600 religious leaders of various denominations have protested to Presi­dent Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, and Premier Stalin against involvement…

The General Conference Committee asked Elder Haynes to attend the important National Study Con­ference on the Churches and a Just and Durable Peace, assembled in Cleveland in January under the auspices of the Federal…

A significant book has recently been is­sued by the Methodist Church through its Commission on Courses of Study, entitled Protes­tantism--A Symposium.

While it cannot be recommended either as an adequate or a safe analysis…

The war between capital and labor is not a new war. It is as old as sin. As old as human history is the unrest of the discontented. The fierce demand of the "have nots" from the "haves" has punctuated every century of the past,…

Courage for the Crisis

JAMES E. CHASE Associate Secretary, General Conference Radio and Television Department

Nothing could stop the early Christian church in its great crusade for Christ. Not poverty they bore it cheerfully.…

[Note.—E. D. Dick, president of the Theological Seminary, recently requested Elder Haynes to give the students and faculty of the Seminary the benefit of his experience and observations over a period of fifty years in the ministry. The…

When the president of the Potomac Conference asked me to speak on this occasion I sought to learn what he had in mind. His reply was that I could select my own sub­ject; but he took occasion to express the hope that it would be something…

The thing that pro­foundh interested and im­pressed me, when I finally agreed to attend that series of nightly meetings in the big tent, was the way the preacher used his Bible. His familiarity with the Bible was the one thing that was most…

A Conversation With Karl Barth

DANIEL WALTHER Professor of Church History, S.D.A. Theological Seminary

Of the leading and most influential Protestant theologians today is admittedly Karl Barth. When the first edition of…

So high are the standards that everyone else has for the wife of a minister that her own standards must necessarily be exceedingly lofty, and her exemplification of them exceedingly consistent, if she is to escape being a disap­pointment…

Where Are the Preachers?

R. E. FINNEY, JR., Editor, "These Times"

For quite a few years I was about the only preacher I heard preach. Then I was called into a different type of work, and for about seven years now I have…

The Tragedy of Preaching in Human Strength

CARLYLE B. HAYNES, Secretary, North American War Service Commission

Part 1

Seventh-day Adventist workers preach much about the importance of keeping the commandments.…

[Those who were acquainted with the late C. B. Haynes will hear his ringing voice with no uncertain emphasis on the^ subject dearest to his heart—preaching. The following article is part of an address he delivered to a group of preach­ers…

In view of her high responsibilities, what sort of woman should a minister's wife strive to be? Let us hear an answer from a successful min­ister's wife, Mrs. E. O. Thompson, who sub­mitted a paper on this very subject. She writes:

As…

The minister of Christ for today is a believing man. He is "stablished in the faith" (Col. 2:7). He believes God. He believes God as He speaks through ' (holy men of old. '' He receives the inspired witness that in this way was given of the…

There are times when the relating of personal experience may be helpful, and part of the time allotted to this morning's service I desire to use in giving just a bit of personal experience.

I have been a believer in our church's message…

Not long ago a young friend of mine was placed in charge of the music activities of one of our training schools. Desirous of being of some help to him, I wrote him a letter. And believing it may prove helpful to others…

1. Our Bounden Duty to Fully Instruct

BY C. B. HAYNES, President, Michigan Conference

We are called into being as a movement, and we are ordained to preach as the ministry…

There is a pronounced drift toward the world in our churches. One does not need to be a pessimist or a critic to see this. Indeed, one must be blind not to see it. Old-time stand­ards are being ignored. Sometimes they…

The man who can talk easily, and tell what  he knows without embarrassment and with­out special preparation, is in danger. The danger is that he will make this gift of ready utterance a substitute for accuracy of informa­tion. He may come…

"Take Heed Unto Yourselves" *

By Carlyle B. Haynes

As preachers, we are admonished to take heed unto ourselves, to make sure that we are saved from sin and are recipients of the full provisions of the gospel which we proclaim…

Evangelism, The Call of the Hour

By Carlyle B. Haynes

Nineteen centuries ago the Son of God came to this earth, and the purpose of His coming is stated in Luke…

The appeal for dignity in evangelism certainly applies to our advertising matter. Cheap, light, blatant advertising misrepresents this movement and the message it is bearing to the world. It is not necessary to give illustra­tions…

When I am sent out to conduct a series of meetings, I am under the constraint of certain responsibilities, not merely to a con­ference organization, but to a world movement. And I can never release myself from my boun­den…

It is a heartening thought that both elevated character and outstanding ability are possible to every one who has been moved by God's Spirit to enter the holy work of the gospel ministry. Every such man, called of God to preach, may become…

Paul's advice to Timothy was, "Give attendance to reading." 1 Tim. 4:13. Not everyone loves to read, but the art of reading can be and should be cultivated. To do this, begin to read, and keep at it until there is a real…

The importance of the principles here discussed can scarcely be overestimated. Our success or fail­ure as preachers, particularly as Seventh-day Ad­ventist ministers, is definitely gauged by our relation to this issue.…

Tributes to the New Reading Course

Words of enthusiastic praise for the new 1938 Ministerial Reading Course come from early readers.

It seems well-nigh impossible for some Christian workers to rid themselves of the notion that spiritual results may be obtained by methods merely material and intellectual. Given money and brains, it is assumed that with these there is force…

Church music institute for the Lake Union Conference was held at Em­manuel Missionary College, Berrien Springs, Michigan, August 2-5, 1935. This institute was held under the authority and with the approval of the Lake…

Evangelism means the whole church at work. The whole church means  ministers as well as people and people as well as ministers. The work to be done is soul winning,—all the strength, the energy, the ability, the resources…

One of the heaviest items of evangelistic expense is advertising. It should, therefore, contribute largely to the success of evangelistic endeavor. If it does not make this contribution, we should set ourselves at once…

Carlyle B. Haynes, President of the Michagan conference, says

"We as ministers of God today should contemplate anew the amazing worth of a day of time. Realizing the importance of our heavenly work and the shortness of time in which…

Long prayers in public probably have a use —they serve to display a preacher's vo­cabulary. If that be a proper purpose in prayer, then long prayers are justified. I can­not think of any other justification. We preachers often fail to understand…

Our evangelistic laborers, more than any other class of workers among us, have the reputation of this movement in their hands. To them is commit­ted the supremely important work of representing this cause to the world.…

Every progressive evangelist, desirous of enlarging his usefulness and in­creasing his efficiency, is constantly seeking new ways and means to draw people to his meetings.

There is danger, against which we must…

Instruction of Baptismal Candidates*

I have been asked to discuss in this presi­dents' council the question, "Is it safe to baptize those who have accepted the Sab­bath only, with the expectation…