Editorial - Glory! —Anthony R. Kent
What if the key to understanding the Three Angels’ Messages lies in one overlooked word? How does "glory" transform the fear and judgment in Revelation 14?
Oct 09, 2024•6 min
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How to Deal with Theological Conflicts - Part 1: The Importance of Prayer and Love — Joseph Kidder and Timothy Baze
How can church leaders effectively handle theological disagreements while fostering unity through prayer and love?
Oct 02, 2024•8 min
The Ministry Of Deacons And Deaconesses - Part 2 — Ellen G. White
How did the roles of deacons and deaconesses shape early church organization and leadership, and what can we learn from Moses' leadership model for today’s church?
Sep 25, 2024•9 min
Ministering to and Ministering with People Who Are Introverts - Part 4 — Regina Fleischmann
Are you overlooking the unique strengths of introverted leaders in your ministry, and how can you create a church environment that honors both introverted and extroverted gifts?
Sep 18, 2024•11 min
Treasuring the History of Your Local Church: Preserving the Service and Dedication of People Who Made a Difference — Ashlee Chism
Ever wondered how to preserve the rich history of your local church? Discover the essential steps to safeguard and share your congregation’s legacy through photographs, records, and stories.
Sep 11, 2024•10 min
When the Blood of a Missionary Spoke — Dr. Godwin Lekundayo
How did a missionary's self-sacrifice transform the hearts of a resistant Maasai community?
Sep 04, 2024•6 min
The Story of Timothy: Homeless Orphan to Scholar - The Orphan Laxman — Part 2 — Timothy Patrick Roane
What drove a young boy to flee from the only family he had ever known, and how did he eventually come to embrace his new life?
Aug 28, 2024•8 min
Addicts in Your Congregation: What’s the Best Way to Help? — Mickey Ask
How can your congregation effectively support members struggling with addiction, considering its diverse manifestations and chronic nature?
Aug 21, 2024•18 min
The Impact of Mission Refocus — Erton C. Kohler
How can we overcome the challenges of reaching every nation and people with Biblical hope in a world where millions are lost daily? What role does the Mission Refocus movement play in addressing the urgent need for global outreach and increasing missionary efforts?
Aug 14, 2024•4 min
A Miraculous Reconciliation — Anthony R. Kent
How did Esau, known for his self-indulgence and lack of restraint, transform into the epitome of forgiveness and grace? What role did a divine intervention play in his unexpected act of reconciliation with Jacob?
Aug 07, 2024•5 min
Mentoring as a Way of Life for the Local Church: Everyone Can Be a Mentor — Tom Grove and S. Joseph Kidder
How everyone can be a mentor, tips on mentoring, how to create a culture of mentorship, and six ways a mentor can benefit the life of a mentee.
Jun 12, 2024•7 min
The Ministry of Deacons and Deaconesses - Part 1 — Ellen G. White
This is an invaluable perspective on the ministry of deacons and deaconesses for the service of the church, taken from The Acts of the Apostles by Ellen G. White.
Jun 05, 2024•10 min
Living with the Past — Rex D. Edwards
How can we deal with feelings of hopelessness due to events of the past? Three things to remember that will help us navigate difficult past experiences and memories.
May 29, 2024•6 min
What Are the Tongues in 1 Corinthians? - Part 2 — Ekkehardt Mueller
What was the nature of the tongues Paul mentioned in his first letter to the Corinthians? How can we know that the tongues in 1 Corinthians refer to real languages?
May 22, 2024•8 min
Ministering to and Ministering with People Who Are Introverts - Part 3 — Regina Fleischmann
In every society, significant numbers of people are introverts. This is the third of a four-part series to facilitate a greater understanding of people who are introverts and how to effectively minister to and with introverts.
May 15, 2024•13 min
Mission: Seven Words to Transform Your Marriage — Jeffrey O. Brown
Seven critical keywords (and scripture-rich practical pointers) to make for a happy, successful marriage for elders.
May 08, 2024•11 min
The Story of Timothy: Homeless Orphan to Scholar — Timothy Patrick Roane
In this two-part true story, an orphan boy begging in an Indian train station is rescued by an Adventist pastor, who offers him a new name and a new life in Jesus.
May 01, 2024•10 min
Editorial - What are your passions? — Anthony R. Kent
What gets you excited about life? Does Jesus feature on your list of passions? Anthony shares why Jesus Christ and His second advent is his passion.
Apr 24, 2024•4 min
Back to the Altar — Don MacLafferty
Finding encouragement in Elijah's incredible story and seven practical steps to live at the altar of God when you are exhausted or discouraged.
Apr 17, 2024•10 min
Mentoring as a Way of Life for the Local Church — Tom Grove and S. Joseph Kidder
In this two-part article we will give the definition of mentoring, some biblical examples of mentoring, some of the benefits of mentoring, and how to create a culture of mentoring in the local church.
Apr 10, 2024•7 min
Book Review - John C. Peckham. God With Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology. Andrews University Press, 2023 — Endi Stojanovic
Why you need to read 'God With Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology' by John Peckham. A book review.
Apr 03, 2024•4 min
Ministering to and Ministering with People Who Are Introverts - Part 2 — Regina Fleischmann
In every society there are significant numbers of people who are introverts. This is the second of a four-part series to facilitate a greater understanding of people who are introverts and how to effectively minister to and with introverts.
Mar 27, 2024•14 min
Why Do We Need a Church Manual? — Gerson P. Santos
Why do we have a church manual? What is the history of the church manual? Is the church manual still relevant? What does the church manual do for us?
Mar 20, 2024•11 min
A Consecrated Ministry - Part 3 — Ellen G. White
This is the third of a three-part series featuring “A Consecrated Ministry,” chapter 34 from The Acts of the Apostles by Ellen G. White. This chapter highlights the value of a soul, provides valuable counsel about the priorities of life and ministry, and inspires all readers to consecrated selfless service.
Mar 13, 2024•11 min
Children of Ishmael: Walls of Separation or Bridges of Understanding? — Petras Bahadur
How do we connect with the millions of Muslims not just in other parts of the world, but with those who are now living in our neighborhoods, going to school with our children, and doing jobs alongside us? As a church, what should be our response to these neighbors?
Mar 06, 2024•12 min
Six Thousand Churches Planted in Papua New Guinea: Elders Instrumental — Glenn Townend
How Discovery-Based Bible Studies in small groups caused explosive church growth in Papua New Guinea. Stories of how worshiping in small groups brought people closer to Jesus.
Feb 28, 2024•11 min
God’s Call for Revival and Reformation — Ted N. C. Wilson
Humility is an essential quality for true reformation. A call to lay pride, selfishness, and self-seeking aside and allow Christ to transform us into His beautiful image, an image of humility.
Feb 21, 2024•12 min
Editorial - Barnabas: The Son of Encouragement - Part 3 — Anthony R. Kent
What can we learn from the speeches of Barnabas? Exploring eight literary, thematic, and theological similarities between his speech in Lystra, and the Three Angels’ Messages of Revelation.
Feb 14, 2024•7 min
Hidden Behind the Shield — S. Joseph Kidder and Boris Reyes
When our whole world shakes, and we are in deep trouble facing the earthquakes in our lives, we can always hide behind our shield, Jesus Christ.
Nov 29, 2023•9 min
Suggestions for a Training Retreat for Deacons and Deaconesses — Vincent E. White, Sr
An example of a vision statement, a mission statement, goals and objectives for deacons and deaconesses, as well as a suggested outline of events for a weekend deacon and deaconess retreat.
Nov 22, 2023•6 min
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