Wilbur K. Nelson

School of Public Health, Loma Linda University

Articles by Wilbur K. Nelson

Should Medical Evangelism Be Emphasized in Our Ministerial Training?

December 1959

Without question the ministerial training program now available in our colleges and university emphasizing the "preaching of the Word" is meeting the world's greatest need—men of character, intelligence, sympathy,…

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"Lots" on Your Mind?

December 1965

A striking advertisement from a realtor in the midst of a booming land development might read:

"Come on in: We have lots on our mind!"

A concern of the real-tor is to be alert on prop­erty values. The buying and selling…

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Essential Unity of Ministry and Medical Work

August 1965

Team evangelism in which doctor and minister unite in the presentation of a message directed toward the healing of the whole man represents an ideal in soul winning.

The gospel ministry is needed to give permanence and stability to…

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Are Adventists Fundamentalists?

April 1965

Seventh-day Adventists strongly emphasize the great fundamentals of the Christian faith and the importance of sound Bible-based doctrine. Some decades ago a conservative theological faith was popularly called Fundamentalist…

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Light by the China Sea

February 1965

"CHINA! CHINA! I can­not get away from the burden!" It was the voice of an old man, Abram La Rue, former gold miner, seaman, shepherd, and colpor­teur. His simple, un­swerving faith led him at an advanced age to…

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Educated--to what degree?

June 1966

To what degree should the minister consider he need be educated? B.A., M. A., B. D., Th. M., Th.D., or Ph.D.? Would such alphabetical accu­mulations following your name indicate the true degree of your education and your fitness for the ministry…

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"Young Men are Wanted"

March 1966

YOUNG men are wanted." 1 As the climax of the final controversy approaches; as we ap­praise the vast fields of evangelistic opportunity; as we ask, "Who is suffi­cient for these things?"—God replies, "Young men are wanted"!

Today,…

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The Counterpoint of Duty and Desire

February 1967

WHEN there is a world to win for Christ and worldliness is appar­ently winning; when the fish are plentiful and the nets seem too full of holes to catch them; when time is growing shorter and standards are dropping lower; when a perfect design…

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Wanted: Some Yes and Know Answers!

April 1967

WHAT an inspiration when the evangelist, pas­tor, Bible teacher, or soul - winning layman hears from youth a Yes response to Jesus. Watch them—thousands of boys and girls, men and women, of all ages —say Yes to…

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Are You Robbing Your Body?

December 1969

THE foolishness of robbing the body of rest in one's search for success is cited in Psalm 127:2 where it says: "It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late." To paraphrase this ancient admonition we seem to hear the psalmist saying:

It…

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The Talking Body

October 1969

THERE is an ancient and fascinating story that comes alive during a time of rioting in ancient Rome about five hundred years before Christ. The people were in rebellion against the governing nobility. They cried, "You great men have the titles;…

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Wanted: Real Live Missionaries

October 1971

NO DOUBT you remember being in the junior tent at camp meeting when the leader said: "Boys and girls, this morning we are going to have a story from a real live missionary!" "Live" missionaries who remain in the field of service know the…

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Please, Preacher--Pause!

March 1971

JUST what does it take to win a soul to Jesus Christ in the sophisticated seventies?

Let us pause, look at ourselves, and make a mental video tape (if not an actual one!) of our last evangelistic presentations. As we pause, watch,…

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Should Ministers Be Involved in Health Ministry?

September 1970

WERE a pen of inspiration to outline "a program for ministerial effectiveness during this new decade, what would be written? What great issues that challenge the ministry today would merit prophetic comment? Social problems of seemingly overwhelming…

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Avoiding "Heir Pollution"

August 1970

ANXIOUS citizens, worried legislators, fearful manufacturers, distressed agriculturalists people everywhere are appalled by the pollution that has resulted from modern city life. Blankets of pollutants hang heavy over once beautiful valleys…

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Why We Adopted the Cap and Gown for Commencement

June 1934

It has been the custom of the graduating class for the past three years at Pacific Union Col­lege to wear the conventional academic dress. When it was adopted three years ago, I first wrote to the parents of all the young women in the graduating…

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