Bruce Manners

Bruce Manners, PhD, is a retired editor and pastor residing in Kilsyth, Victoria, Australia.

Questions for pastors as they prepare for retirement

Ending right. Study this comprehensive checklist and countdown schedule for retirement, “lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified” (1 Cor. 9:27).

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Homosexuality: One pastor’s reflection

The author suggests some ways that pastors and churches can give pastoral care to gay people and their families.

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Battling the worship committee

An honest look at pastors and their truest role in corporate worship

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And Jesus came preaching...

Lessons in preaching from the Master Preacher

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Reclaiming church identity in a whatever society

Though this "whatever" attitude can be problematic enough within society, it's now seen within churches.

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The challenge of change

The past century has brought an accelerating rush of change within society that has impacted the church as well.

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Ministry lessons from war

Front line service brings with it a sharpening focus on life and the harsh realities of faith.

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Developing an Adventist concept of spirituality

What is spirituality? How do we recognize it in the lives of individuals and in the life of the church?

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