Philip Samaan
Philip Samaan, D.Min., is professor of religion, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee.
Articles by Philip Samaan
Sex offenders in the church: From apathy to action
September 2013
Over the last couple of decades, there has been a tremendous focus on clergy who sexually abuse parishioners. Many church denominations now require leaders and lay leaders to have background checks and attend…
The pastor: partner in His petitions
January 1996
But, Daddy, you promised to pray for him. Did you forget?" our 4-year-old daughter disappointedly asked as we finished our family prayer. She was right. I had made that promise. Thanking her for reminding me and for…
Light at the end
May 1998
Mom, I'm scared." The agonized words tumbled out of Tara Lipinski shortly before her figure-skating competition in the 1998 Olympics in Japan. This 15-year-old American skater needed her mother's reassurance.
"It's…
Joining our prayers with His: A call to pastoral prayer
January 2005
Editorial Note: This article is adapted from the author's latest book, Christ's Way to Pray: How Christ Prays for Us and With Us. To obtain a copy, call 706- 935-8800, or email [email protected].
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