David Penno
David Penno, PhD, is Doctor of Ministry project coach, Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States.
Articles by David Penno
“Whosoever will . . .” Embracing everyone
March 2019
Previously I published an article in Ministry about personal happiness, self-fulfillment, and homosexuality in the church.1 A friend of mine challenged me to write about how the church can minister to persons with same-sex…
Personal happiness, self-fulfillment, and homosexuality in the church
June 2016
With the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States and other countries, the Adventist Church must face the issue of how to relate to gay individuals. We need to examine our arguments when addressing how, or even if, gay persons…
The Foundation for Genuine Community - Part 2 of 2
September 2011
We all know Paul’s words: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Gal. 3:28, NASB). In the fuller context (Gal. 3:26–29), the apostle describes…
The foundation of genuine community (part 1 of 2)
July 2011
While studying for a master’s degree, I took a class designed to teach those in ministry how to grow in personal spirituality. One assignment was to choose a prayer partner and then pray regularly together. God led Ben and me to choose each…