Louise C. Kleuser

When there is a leader, youth will ever follow. "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men," backed by the Saviour's forceful personality, drew young fishermen tremendously interested in fishing into soul winning.…

By LOUISE C. KLEUSER, Assistant Secretary of the Ministerial Association

The actions of the recent General Confer­ence, providing for the appointment of a Ministerial Association…

We have already written on the question of our present dearth of Bible workers and the call for young women to this field of service. We are now ready to discuss the question of the contribution our schools can make toward the training of…

Since the day when the Master called the children to His side, saying to His dis­ciples, "Suffer little children to come unto Me," child evangelism has received new impetus in the church. That busy evangelistic company felt that there was…

A most interesting letter recently came to our desk. A successful Bible worker of long experience related her initiation into the profession. Country bred, and after a brief and not too specific course in one of our acad­emies, she was plunged…

Our message has been grounded in sound Scriptural argument. From its earliest days it has been referred to as "the truth," and when this expression has been adopted into the vocabulary of a new believer, we feel that…

While our fast-developing work re-quires close counseling for all depart­ments of the cause, seldom have our Bible workers the privilege of studying their own peculiar needs, as was afforded at the Bible workers' council…

The presentation of our truth-compelling message, whether in public or in private, must be with power. A simple, unostentatious style allows the force of conviction to flash through the Bible teacher's speech and per­sonality. The effectiveness…

Our lofty message should be expressed in the purest, loveliest, most convincing language. A Bible worker should try to develop a simple style of speech which has become her very own. The voice should naturally match the personality of the…

The call to soul winning has always embraced the highest qualifications. To­gether with the Spirit-filled life we define as consecration, there must be a culture of heart and mind which provides the proper capacity for…

The September, 1943, issue of Moody Monthly, in the section International Uni­form Sunday School Lessons, conducted by Harold L. Lundquist, presents a study on Jesus and the ten commandments. It may be helpful for our evangelistic…

were much interested in a profitable article by Hugh Thomson Kerr, a professor at Princeton Theological Seminary, printed in the August 12, 1943, number of the Presbyterian. The article begins with these significant…

The American people have been deeply disturbed in recent months, because they have feared and felt that they were being given chiefly the rosy side of the war picture. Victories and gains were played up, but re­verses…

We might first ask the question, Is there a place in our denominational work to­day for the Bible instructor, formerly known as Bible worker ? Or is our evangelism facing new problems which require substitution of other…

Scanning the September, 1942, issue of Pulpit Digest, we were greatly impressed with the general uncertainty of the evangelistic program of the popular churches. This journal declares that it features the "outstanding re­ligious…

The question of a Bible instructor dearth has been considered in previous articles of the Ministry, but we wish here to continue this discussion and stress the great need of youth­ful workers in our present-day evangelism. A few…

We are challenged. by Sunday observers that the church fathers provide sufficient evidence for keeping the first day holy. The Epistle of Barnabas is quoted as an authority. All that is said on this subject is coptained in chapter XV of the…

This truth is a great magnet drawing to itself all the children of truth. Truth seeking is a progressive experience, the progress of which is too often dependent upon other experi­ences in the lives of those with whom…

I. A Clean Diet Taught in the New Testament

1. God's instruction: "Touch not the unclean thing." 2 Cor. 6 :16-18.

2. Separation from unclean practices a New Testament doctrine. 2 Cor. 6:17.

3. Holiness includes cleansing…

"The Principles of God's government and the plan of redemption must be clearly defined. The lessons of the Old Testament must be fully set before men."-Proph­ets and Kings, p. 700.

Because…

Recognizing that there was a time when the recognizing of denominational Bible work as a profession was somewhat in the balance, the question, "Just what are the prospects now?" deserves a fair answer by those who have the leadership of its…

There is a revival of interest today around the age-disputed doctrine of predestination. This is due to present postwar efforts to federate and unify the churches. As pressures in this direction develop in Protestantism, confusing voices…

The Bible teacher's approach to Presbyterians, Reformed believers, and others of Calvinistic background should receive careful study. We often refer to Adventism as having much in common with Methodism, but in some…

The trend of the world's masses is cityward. And with modern industrial problems creating great economic challenges, earth's cities must be carefully studied for both urban and suburban evangelism. Strangely enough, as we begin to analyze…

"Let the laborer carefully husband his strength, and when wearied with toil, let him turn aside and com­mune with Jesus."—Gospel Workers, p. 245.

Some months ago we had the pleasure of visiting…

STUDY HELPS: 1 Thess. 3. Evangelism, section 10.

DISCUSSION PROBLEMS

1. What should be the soul winner's sincere desire for the individual with whom he labors? Thess. 3:13.

2. In what ways should the new believer…

I. Denying the Deity of Christ (p. 11).

Rutherford says in his book The Harp of God (1921) :

"Some have earnestly believed that Jesus was God Himself. But such a conclusion is not warranted by the Scriptures."—Page…

Decision for Christ and His message today is the ultimate goal of all our personal work and Bible study. Young workers in train­ing for the ministry have been advised to learn to use properly the scythe for the mowing of the gospel crop.…

Although preaching God's last warning  message is today the most important busi­ness of the church, personal work and the teaching of the Bible in the homes of the people is the most successful method to win them to the faith. To carry out…

According to the divine pattern for Bible  work, the Bible instructor is more than a home visitor. But there is also a definite work to be performed by the "gospel visitor," which is recognized by the Spirit of prophecy. (Please read Evangelism,…

We have carefully examined the ten new lessons of the Twentieth-Century Bible Course entitled "Hope for the World." This course is unique in its approach to the prob­lems of fear and worry, indifference and unbe­lief, selfishness…

How many texts should be used in a Bible reading? This question is often asked, and usually elicits interesting, if not positive discussion. Experienced Bible teachers have their own ideas on this matter, and their origin may often be traced…

The student of the Spirit of prophecy is im­pressed with the challenge often presented to the gospel worker to keep his experience as a teacher fresh and powerful. Let us thoughtfully consider the following instruction:

"Christ…

With  the turn of the present century city Bible work received a new empha­sis in our midst because of the repeated coun­sels of the Spirit of prophecy to open up a more intensive work in our cities. The cities of Eastern America were especially…

Two world wars during the first half of the twentieth century produced significant changes in many fields of thought. Specific needs in various areas brought the work of women into sudden and direct focus. Wartimes enlisted women's talents…

Convinced that the term "personal worker" requires a new emphasis in an hour when there is true need for this type of worker, we have good news for the field. Our Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., is now demonstrating that its course…

Recent Autumn Council actions brought the Bible work into direct focus. Much time was given to a discussion of this need in our denominational evangelism. To bring the resulting actions to the attention of the entire field, we publish herewith…

As we continue this brief series on our ap­proaches to those of differing faiths among Protestants, let us keep in mind the 1956 Book Club selection, A Guide to the Religions of America. We are endeavoring to bring some guidance…

Fallacious Reasoning

We conclude this series in connec­tion with the Book Club selection, A Guide to the Religions of America, by briefly commenting on a few of the religious groups we consider…

Continuing this series on various reli­gious bodies our workers will contact in their evangelism, we again call attention to our 1956 Book Club selection, A Guide to the Religions of America. We will now discuss a very interesting…

We here continue the discussion begun in the preceding number of THE MINISTRY on our approaches to other Protestant groups. This brief series ties in with a 1956 Book Club suggestion, A Guide to the Religions of America. In this…

Perhaps our readers who have been long­ing for the appearance of this Shepherdess Special should know how we in the Ministerial Association of the General Conference have enjoyed working on it. THE MINISTRY has attempted during the last few…

Our new Bible instructor is with us. Are you acquainted with her?" asked the assistant pastor of our large church here at headquarters. We felt that we should know her—and we did. How pleased we were that the conference had arranged for us…

The apostle Paul's instruction on spirit­ual and administrative gifts for the church is an intriguing study. Chapter 12 of 1 Corinthians provides comprehensive information on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the administration of the gospel…

Our times demand positive thinking. The very atmosphere seems to be charged with uncertainty and change. The Bible instructor, who must lead people to make decisions for eternity, shares many conflicts in the lives of her readers. But tension…

Adventism is so practical that there is a tendency for sentiment to be crowded out. Our work began under a pressure that left little place for the expression of appreciation when the God-given talents of pioneer workers were being taxed to…

Christmas is coming. May you all have wisdom to make it a precious season. . . . Let there be recorded in the heavenly books such a Christmas as has never yet been seen."—ELLEN G. WHITE in The Review and Herald, Dec. 9, 1884. "Come,…

Recently we laid to rest a great princess in Israel, Margaret Murdoch Reeves, the noble and esteemed wife of Elder Clifford Reeves, a former evangelist and now an instructor of evangelism at Southern Missionary College. Margaret had graduated…

In the year's march of days the seasons come and go, each month bringing its own joys and opportunities. It is the Christian who enters heartily into the annual day of gratitude—Thanksgiving Day! And yet every day may be an opportunity to…

Today let us discuss an extremely practical theme for the minister's wife, in fact, for all workers' wives. Because women generally are housekeepers, our shepherdesses will be inter­ested in exchanging ideas about conserving time in the home.…

September's bright blue weather is again with us, with its fields of goldenrod and purple asters. The sounding of the school bell suggests to young and old that they can no longer revel in relaxation—more important tasks await them. There…

My friend greeted me one fair morning with the cheering news, "We'll soon be leaving for our vacation. We can hardly wait for next Monday. The children are all keyed up for it." I listened with interest to plans for the family trip, which…

Chairman's Introductory Remarks

Because our denominational beliefs on such subjects as the Sabbath, the nature of man, the sanctuary, and health reform are not generally accepted by other Christians, Adventists seem to…

[Note: This shepherdess discussion should be directed to­ward our present teacher need. Adventist young people should become conscious that Jesus' command to the apostle Peter, "Feed my lambs," is very urgent. Again more lucrative teaching…

The church faces a new problem when married women are employed in the various fields of gospel service. Not all career women are single, and yet the spinsterhood of the past has become a convenient arrangement in our present economy. We are…

To see some of our church plans through the eyes of a layman at times is very re­vealing. The brother who here presents this privilege to our ministry is an intelligent, ac­tive, and sincere Christian, who was recognized as having a firm…

This article will consider a typical minis­terial couple during the first three years of their internship. Tom and Ruth first taught in a two-teacher church school in a small town. The appointment was a teacher-pastor arrangement for a church…

The point that the purpose of our shepherd­ess organization is to foster Christian fellow­ship is of sufficient importance to be repeated. In this lesson we shall be stressing the type of program that will build high ideals. All pro­grams…

We have an interesting secret to reveal to our shepherdesses. To use an apt figure of speech, the Ministerial Association has adopted a new baby. With this number of THE MINISTRY we are beginning a series of les­sons that may later become…

This program appears by request of the field. At this season of the year any shepherdess gath­ering would be featuring such a theme. Before entering into a discussion of Thanksgiving ideals and plans, please turn to page 24 and be­come well…

The question of finding well-trained, quali­fied Bible instructors has been a long-stand­ing denominational problem. Important as the services of a Bible instructor are to the church, the need for these workers has never been fully met.

Having…

The term "personal worker" requires a new emphasis in an hour when there is true need for this type of worker. It is being increasingly recognized that soul winning is the very life of our work and that it is basic training for Sev­enth-day…

There is always a great urgency on the part of the church to lead young people to Christ, for all too soon the golden opportunities of youth pass away. By the time a young man or woman reaches the middle thirties, youthful zeal is waning,…

The January, 1958, New Christian Advocate discussed some ministerial housing prob­lems in an article under the title "For Mrs. Preacher," signed by "Martha." These are of more than Methodist concern; some of them find their counterpart…

On examining the sec­ond revision of Frank S. Mead's book Handbook of Denominations in the United States, Abingdon Press, I rec­ognized some significant state­ments regarding the newly organized United Church of Christ. Bible instructors,…

THE Bible reveals that at the foundation of our world "the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy" (Job 38:7). Joyful praise is basic in our worship of the Creator. It requires no stretch of the imagination to…

I WAS in prison, and ye came unto me" (Matt. 25:36). God has always reserved for Himself men and women who would minister to every need of His children. The history of the Christian church abounds in lov­ing humanitarian service. No need…

Henry Ford once said, "Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs." The truth of this statement is proved by the existence of Ford's multi-million dollar auto empire. The fantastic accomplishments of legitimate business…

THE statistical report of the General Conference presented 1961 Autumn Council is, to my thinking, very revealing. As usual, this report is not entirely flattering to the progress of our work; but on the whole it is most encouraging. A few…

AT THE creation of our world God pronounced His divine purpose for the heavenly bodies. He ordained the sun, moon, and stars to mark the seasons—the days, months, and years—and also to serve the world as signs. Each arrangement of Creation…

WHEN considering the usefulness of women in the broader fields of humanitarian serv­ice in the world, we observe that the feminine ministry of the Salvation Army fills a large place. Their plan of action is based less on theology than philanthropy,…

HAVING much in common with Methodism, Adventism may claim a friendly relationship with Wesleyan thinking. The Methodist revival was the third religious awakening in England. It followed the sixteenth-century Reformation and the seven­teenth-century…

QUAKERISM has made distinctive contribu­tions to Christian thought. Its women were spiritually inclined, domestically skilled, and had courage like steel. Quaker stock was ex­ceedingly practical and hard working. In the seventeenth century…

THE American Episcopal church is a self-governing branch of the Anglican Communion. At the 1930 Lambeth Conference it was declared as a "Fellowship within the one, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church ... in communion with the See of Canterbury."…

IN THE year 1931 the Con­gregational and the Christian churches discovered that while they had been separated for many years, they were identical in their ideals and principles. A merger of the two bodies was then brought about, with a…

THE sixteenth-century Reformation became one of the greatest crises of the Christian church. Decisive issues were at stake, and some of the noblest examples of living the "newly re­vealed" doctrine of righteousness by faith were women associated…

LUTHERANISM developed in sixteenth-century Europe from Martin Luther's in­tense experience with the doctrine of righteous­ness by faith, instead of by works, as practiced by Roman Catholicism. Lutherans are not in­clined…

DURING the period of the early Christian church, his­tory records many noble examples of womanhood. Christianity was not popular in its infancy; the times were turbulent and many suffered persecution for their faith. We have a num­ber of…

THE Disciples of Christ constit­ute the largest purely indige­nous American religious group." ¹ Although all members of this communion use the name "Dis­ciples of Christ," and "Christian Church" interchangeably, the term "Disciples…

* The third of a series designed to acquaint our workers with ways that will bring better understanding between Seventh-day Adventists and their fellow Christians.

STRICTLY speaking, John Calvin was not the founder of Presbyterianism;…

* This is the second article of a series designed to acquaint our workers with ways that will bring better understanding between Seventh-day Adventists and their fellow Christians. Ministers and their associate personal workers, however,…

* To bring the solemnity of the hour before our sisters especially, we have arranged to present in this section of our journal a series of reviews on Christian women who have made definite contributions to God's cause in various crises of…

WITH this article we are beginning a series of anal­yses that highlight the reli­gious bodies of the Christian church. These studies are in response to a request for such material. There is a deep con­sciousness that today no branch of the…

ADVENTISM began in a rural setting. From its inception the Christian home and country living have been stressed. But after a few dec­ades specific instruction came for us to hasten the work in the cities. The Lord indicated that ministers…

FROM a cheering letter by Ab­ie Dunn, who is working in Formosa, come some encourag­ing experiences on how she and Thelma Smith are training native women to teach the Bible in their mission field. We quote the following from her letter: "Do…

THE year 1960 marks the fourth centenary of the Scottish Reformation in which John Knox played such an important part. A former Roman Catholic priest, he was a man of great character but much misunderstood by his enemies. Living in those…

EVERY type of profession or service presents some problems, whether our work is of a ministerial or secular nature. Because the very nature of the Bible work requires a close con­tact with sin. and sinners, we may expect oppo­sition. The…

Ma' am, would you mind helping a young woman who is confused? She needs to become a settled Christian." Because the Pull man porter had been keen enough to notice that I was a church worker, he came to me with this suggestion. Soon I…

Rejoice, O Zion!

In this hour Let living faith prevail; 

its towers stand,

its bulwarks hold its palaces shine forth as gold 

Who shall God's Word assail?

Long have ye heard; again ye…

Baptism is frequently referred to as the gateway to the church. Jesus said, "I am the door." Breaking allegiance with the world and joining Christ's spiritual body on earth are most significant steps to the new believers. The Bible compares…

In the teaching of present truth the Bible instructor finds it necessary to stress the great present-day issues of prophecy. This means that Bible truth should be clearly taught in contrast with tradition, and that those chapters in Daniel…

We are living in the time of the world's greatest apostasy. Babylon the great has many daughters. A confused world is being deceived by a revival of heathen philosophies, papal mysticisms, and the irresolute teachings of fallen Protestantism. Our…

The Ministerial Association receives a J- very excellent theological quarterly, Bibliotheca Sacra. Published by the Dallas Theological Seminary, its articles are usually discussions with point, because of the quarterly's fundamentalist background.…

Soon our world conference will be in session in San Francisco, California. The General Conference proper opens Monday night, July 10; but the precouncil meetings of the Ministerial Association begin Friday, July 7, at 1145 P.M., in Polk…

CAMP meeting is a season of refreshing for the minister and Bible instructor as well as for the laity. But the camp meeting, more than any other occasion, requires the spiritual serv­ices of our workers. Much of their time, how­ever,…

THE story of Mary's alabaster box contain­ing "spikenard very precious," her love of­fering for the Master, was to be proclaimed wherever the gospel would be preached. Jesus commended this deed in the words, "She hath done what she could."…

While an apparent overproduction in some departments of our work is receiving serious study, the efficient, all-round, practical Bible worker is still in demand. Since her services must increase with the urgency of this…