David Sedlacek

René Drumm

Looking at recent research on pastoral stress and pastors' childhood trauma in the United States. What can we learn from the startling insights from this research? 

Looking at recent research on pastoral stress and pastors' childhood trauma in the United States. What can we learn from the startling insights from this research?

“My well is empty” - Adverse childhood experiences among pastors — David Sedlacek and René Drumm

Eric Freking

Pick up some good ideas on how to strengthen your church(es).

Pick up some good ideas on how to strengthen your church(es).

Atomic habits - Five changes to revive your church — Eric Freking

Pavel Goia

Valuable lessons for pastors from the fall of Jericho in Joshua 5.

Valuable lessons for pastors from the fall of Jericho in Joshua 5.

Editorial - God in the challenges — Pavel Goia

Bruce Gordon

A Book Review - Zwingli: God’s Armed Prophet - by Bruce Gordon. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2021.  

Oliver Glanz

As Adventist educators and pastors, how can we educate across the many divides we find in our schools and congregations? Looking at Jeremiah as an example of how to serve across the divide. 

As Adventist educators and pastors, how can we educate across the many divides we find in our schools and congregations? Looking at Jeremiah as an example of how to serve across the divide.

Serving God across the divide: A lesson from Jeremiah — Oliver Glanz

Ty Gibson

What are the key components of the narrative of scripture? What has Jesus accomplished for humanity? 

What are the key components of the narrative of scripture? What has Jesus accomplished for humanity?

The eschatological man: The gospel according to the metanarrative of Scripture — Ty Gibson

Eric Louw

A testimony of how God answered hard prayers which lead to growth and revival. A call to pray challenging prayers! 

A testimony of how God answered hard prayers which lead to growth and revival. A call to pray challenging prayers!

Revival and Reformation - Surrendering our ideas — Eric Louw

Only by copying the method of Jesus can we find true success in disciple-making. Three essential steps that Jesus used to make disciples. 

Only by copying the method of Jesus can we find true success in disciple-making. Three essential steps that Jesus used to make disciples.

The art of making disciples — James Howard

Elizabeth Viera Talbot

Am I saved by faith alone or by faith plus works of faith? 

Am I saved by faith alone or by faith plus works of faith?

On what basis does God declare me righteous? — Elizabeth Viera Talbot

Erich Baumgartner

How God uses affliction in our lives to shape our leadership abilities. 

How God uses affliction in our lives to shape our leadership abilities.

Shaping the heart of a leader — Erich Baumgartner

The Ministry® Magazine podcast provides practical, theologically deep, and inspirational content to support your ministry.

Ministry Magazine Podcast

To effectively communicate the gospel to the millennial generation, we must think creatively and analyze how they listen and learn.

Sharing our faith with millennial generations - The power of storytelling - by Kleber Gonçalves

Frank Figliuzzi

Each year, about two million US churchgoers travel abroad to build schools and churches, provide medical care, teach in orphanages, and spread the message of the gospel. Most local people welcome ministers of the faith. Yet, some among the multitudes view these sojourners, instead, as particularly vulnerable victims. Good stewardship calls for church and mission trip organizers to ensure their team safely returns home to share stories of caring rather than crime, and of praying for othersrather than being preyed upon.Frank Figliuzzi, JD, is the chief operating officer of ETS Risk Management, Inc., and consults with global clients on travelsecurity. Frank is also a national security contributor for NBC News, Bethesda, Maryland, United States.

Each year, about two million US churchgoers travel abroad to build schools and churches, provide medical care, teach in orphanages, and spread the message of the gospel. Most local people welcome ministers of the faith. Yet, some among the multitudes view these sojourners, instead, as particularly vulnerable victims. Good stewardship calls for church and mission trip organizers to ensure their team safely returns home to share stories of caring rather than crime, and of praying for others rather than being preyed upon. Frank Figliuzzi, JD, is the chief operating officer of ETS Risk Management, Inc., and consults with global clients on travel security. Frank is also a national security contributor for NBC News, Bethesda, Maryland, United States.

Stewardship of the saints: Safety and church mission trips – by Frank Figliuzzi

Mark Finley

How can we view God during this time of uncertainty? Let's take lessons from the life of Paul as we see God as the God of opportunity.

God of the Open Door — Mark Finley

Restoration of the family lies at the heart of our end-time message.

Restoration of the family lies at the heart of our end-time message.

The Elijah Message for Today – by John B. Youngberg

Claudio Consuegra

Porn is a global, estimated $97 billion industry, with about $12 billion of that coming from the U.S.” The consumption of pornography (porn) in the United States has climbed sharply with the proliferation of the internet and smartphones. More than 77 percent of Americans view pornography at least once a month.  At least 30 percent of all internet traffic is to pornographic websites. What about in the church?

Pornography and intimate partner violence: Dangerous kissing cousins – by Pamela and Claudio Consuegra

Kelvin Onongha

Prayer is one religious discipline that has received much attention through the ages. Christians have placed a great deal of emphasis on the necessity of prayer for maintaining a close relationship with God. But another function of prayer that needs more attention is the primacy of prayer to the task of mission.

Prayer as praise: Toward a theology of prayer for mission engagement – Kelvin Onongha

Stories connect with the tenacity of glue, sometimes holding for decades while intermittently releasing memories that recalibrate personal values.

Stories connect with the tenacity of glue, sometimes holding for decades while intermittently releasing memories that recalibrate personal values.

"Let me tell you a story":  The transforming power of narrative preaching and teaching

Pat Gustin

The Bible is God’s story book. It is over 75 percent stories showing who He is and how He deals with every kind of person. Our calling is to tell His story.

The Bible is God’s story book. It is over 75 percent stories showing who He is and how He deals with every kind of person. Our calling is to tell His story.

The “story” telling and outreach – by Pat Gustin

Gábor Mihalec

How are you safeguarding your pastoral marriage?

How are you safeguarding your pastoral marriage?

“I nearly killed my wife.” Keep (pastoral) marriage alive – by Gábor Mihalec

Ted N. C. Wilson

Leadership is a topic on which many books have been written, seminars presented, and lectures given. Leadership can be a power for good—or evil—depending upon its use.As a prophecy-led, last-day remnant movement, how important it is that we have a biblical understanding and basis for leadership—a theology of leadership that informs our practice as pastors, administrators, educators, and other leaders.

Leadership is a topic on which many books have been written, seminars presented, and lectures given. Leadership can be a power for good—or evil—depending upon its use. As a prophecy-led, last-day remnant movement, how important it is that we have a biblical understanding and basis for leadership—a theology of leadership that informs our practice as pastors, administrators, educators, and other leaders.

A Theology of Leadership for Pastors – Ted N. C. Wilson

Elise Harboldt

There are times when pastors should prioritize their own spiritual and emotional health.

Pastor, how loved do you feel? - by Elise Harboldt

Why not give Him the woes in your life and ministry? Remember, His work in us is accomplished “ ‘not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts” (Zech. 4:6, NKJV).

Not by might, nor by power— but still done only by His Spirit – Jan-Harry Cabungcal

Jonas Arrais

Team ministry, in all its varieties, can still halve the burden and double the blessing.

Team ministry, in all its varieties, can still halve the burden and double the blessing.

Team ministry: A blessing to families – by Raquel and Jonas Arrais

Melody Mason

Do I really recognize the treasure I’ve been given in the Word of God? Is spending time in prayer and meditating on God’s Word more precious than all my earthly pursuits?

Editorial: Our Greatest Treasure – by Melody Mason

Jerry N. Page

The Transforming Power of Story – by Jerry N. Page

Jared Miller

When surrounded by the new and unfamiliar, know that God is still sufficient.

When surrounded by the new and unfamiliar, know that God is still sufficient.

Clinging to Jesus in a foreign land – by Katie and Jared Miller

Read what happened when Sucheen was given more than just proof texts; she was given the truth in story.

Read what happened when Sucheen was given more than just proof texts; she was given the truth in story.

Narrative changes lives

Elaine Oliver

We proffer that if the Adventist Church is to remain the relevant revelation to the world . . . then fostering healthier marriages and families will be the deliberate and sustained strategic focus of our existence.

We proffer that if the Adventist Church is to remain the relevant revelation to the world . . . then fostering healthier marriages and families will be the deliberate and sustained strategic focus of our existence.

Adventist Family Ministries: A retrospective – Willie and Elaine Oliver Interview Ron and Karen Flowers

Jesus performed many miracles when He was on earth. Does that mean that miracles are always from God? How can we tell? How can we be prepared to have spiritual discernment?

Prepared and Protected — Pavel Goia

Some cultures are only drawn to the salvation story through relatable language, songs, and stories. How can we reach them?

Some cultures are only drawn to the salvation story through relatable language, songs, and stories. How can we reach them?

Stories: Unlocking hearts for God

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