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Ministry, International Journal for Pastors


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    The heart of the everlasting gospel? — Ham Geg G. Manggasang

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 12:54


    Psalm 66 offers profound insights into worship, judgment, and God's refining work in our lives. Could this ancient psalm prefigure the messages of Revelation's three angels, culminating in the everlasting gospel? 

    Approaching footsteps: Teaching the signs of Christ's coming — Homer Trecartin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 16:54


    A woman in a parking lot fears a scam, revealing how deception is everywhere. From Eden to end-time tricks, we must stay alert and grounded in truth as we hear the footsteps of God's return. 

    Revival and Reformation - Nahor's 12 sons: A lesson on living in God's promises — Anonymous Author

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 4:24


    After Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac, he learns his brother Nahor has 12 sons. This contrast highlights that God's promises are fulfilled through faith, not by numbers or appearances. 

    The visiting pastor — Marty Thurber

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 9:13


    Pastoral visits—whether through in-person, phone, or cards—serve as a powerful form of care, fostering connection and offering spiritual support to church members. 

    Affirming the Triunity of God in the Local Church — Jud Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 12:46


    Worshiping the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—reflects His redemptive work and invites believers into the gospel story. Worship leaders and preachers are encouraged to incorporate trinitarian elements to deepen engagement with God's love.

    If I were to return to pastoral ministry . . . — Jeffrey Gang

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 10:43


    The author, a pastor and educator, reflects on how his experiences in health care have reshaped his approach to ministry. He emphasizes the integration of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care in ministry, inspired by the Adventist health message, and advocates for addressing the social determinants of health to promote whole-person well-being. 

    Pastor's Pastor - Dealing with loneliness in ministry — Ramon J. Canals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 5:30


    Loneliness among pastors, despite being surrounded by people, is often rooted in fear of vulnerability, fast-paced environments, and reliance on technology, leading to isolation. Loneliness can have significant health implications, including increased risk of chronic illnesses, but addressing it through self-care, social engagement, and real-world connections can help mitigate its effects.

    The $25-million gift — Whitny Braun de Lobatón

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 8:20


    Loma Linda University's ethical care for the San Manuel tribe contrasted with the U.S. government's forced sterilizations, fostered a long-term relationship of trust. This culminated in a $25 million gift from the tribe in gratitude for the university's compassionate service.

    Digital harms and restless hearts — Zane Yi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 14:19


    In today's digital age, smartphones and social media are contributing to a mental health crisis, especially among young people, by increasing issues like depression, anxiety, and addiction. Pastors and congregations have an opportunity to address this crisis by educating, resourcing, networking, and modeling healthier digital habits, ultimately guiding people toward deeper spiritual and emotional well-being.

    Expanding the mission - Churches and their role in advancing wholeness in the city — Saúl Barceló

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 15:10


    This article emphasizes the importance of churches actively engaging with their surrounding communities by promoting shalom, a holistic concept of peace and well-being. It highlights the biblical call to "seek the welfare of the city" as a path to both community and church flourishing, urging churches to assess local needs and develop partnerships that contribute to the common good. 

    Revival and Reformation - “Peculiar trials” — Dave Livermore

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 6:10


    How do we live up to the potential God has given us in ministry, and what happens if we fall short? This reflection emphasizes the importance of fulfilling God's call despite life's challenges and the power of forgiveness and grace in overcoming obstacles. 

    Silencing the impostor monkey — Steven Grabiner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 8:35


    Impostor syndrome affects many, including pastors, who often feel like frauds despite their accomplishments. This emotional struggle can lead to burnout and anxiety, but by recognizing the triggers and accepting God's grace, pastors can overcome these feelings and find freedom from the self-doubt that holds them back. 

    Leaving pastoral ministry — Kim Allan Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 15:42


    After years of pastoring, a pastor faces serious health issues linked to stress, leading to a major career shift. Through prayer and guidance, he finds fulfillment in a new role, reflecting on God's broader call for believers in all careers. 

    Affirming the triunity of God in the local church - Part 1 — Jud Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 12:36


    The history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church includes a shift from early rejection of the Trinity to a strong affirmation of the triune God, but in recent years, there has been a growing movement to revisit earlier views. This article explores the biblical foundation of the Trinity, its significance in Adventist belief, and the importance of fostering a deeper, personal understanding of the doctrine in worship and daily life. 

    Beyond hymns - Understanding worship through the encounter of the wise men — Eliezer A. Graterol

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 11:42


    What does true worship really mean? The visit of the Magi offers powerful insights into worship, revealing that it is more than just rituals; it's about recognizing God's sovereignty, total submission to His will, and offering the best of ourselves. 

    Our Seated Position in Christ - Power and Authority in Ministry - Sam Neves

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 16:48


    As usual — Jeffrey O. Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 5:49


    What if a disaster struck right next to you—would you carry on as usual, or take urgent action? The wildfires in Los Angeles serve as a wake-up call: Are we praying earnestly, preaching urgently, and practicing constantly?

    When tithes and offerings are not enough - Adopting solid fundraising principles — Ronnie Mills

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 9:54


    How can churches adapt their financial strategies to meet the growing demands of community projects? This article explores innovative fundraising principles and strategies demonstrated through the Campion Seventh-day Adventist Church, showcasing the importance of expanding beyond traditional tithes and offerings. 

    Sabbath: The Exodus story of reconciliation — Elizabeth Ostring

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 19:05


    How does the book of Exodus redefine the Sabbath as more than a day of rest? This exploration reveals a profound narrative of divine love, human reconciliation, and the call to honor God's gift of the Sabbath amidst societal pressures. 

    To bless a senior — John Glass

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 12:48


    Transitioning into ministry can be a journey filled with unexpected challenges, particularly when it comes to connecting with seniors. What strategies can pastors adopt to cultivate meaningful relationships and serve this valued demographic with love and care? 

    Pastor's Pastor - Five ways to make a graceful transition — Ramon J. Canals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 4:38


    Transitioning to a new church district can be overwhelming for pastors and their families. How can you navigate this challenging time gracefully? Discover five essential strategies to embrace change with faith and positivity. 

    Accountability, teachability, and possibility - Creating a culture of trust — Larry R. Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 11:53


    How can we redefine accountability in leadership to foster trust and collaboration? This article explores the essential dimensions of accountability—both to ourselves and to others—and emphasizes the need for humility and teachability in building strong, trustworthy teams. 

    Exegeting a biblical passage: A sermonic how-to — Daniel K. Bediako

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 16:08


    Effective biblical interpretation involves steps like understanding context, genre, and word usage, as demonstrated with Judges 11:34–40, to uncover the true meaning and relevance of Scripture.

    Editorial - The right focus — Pavel Goia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 5:21


    Building a successful ministry requires a strong foundation in total dependence on God, prayer, studying the Word, and serving others, rather than just relying on education or hard work. True success comes from a deep relationship with Christ, leading to spiritual growth and meaningful service.

    Return to Eden - God's design for human sexuality in the Song of Songs — Richard M. Davidson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 19:11


    Could humanity return to the Edenic ideal of love and partnership, embodying the profound beauty of sexual relationships as intended by the Creator? This article will explore the riches of God's plan for sexuality exemplified in the experience of the lovers in the Song of Songs. 

    Sexual intimacy - The power of connection — Alan Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 13:34


    True intimacy in sexual relationships transcends mere physical pleasure, reflecting a deep emotional and spiritual bond designed by God. How can couples achieve a connection that nurtures mutual love and commitment instead of succumbing to self-centered desires? 

    Embracing human sexuality - Guided by God's Word — Ted N. C. Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 14:04


    How can we navigate the complexities of human sexuality in a way that aligns with biblical teachings? This article explores the importance of understanding God's design for sexuality and emphasizes the role of love and compassion in ministering to others in a world filled with confusion and distortion. 

    In the image of God - The powerful and beautiful — Micheal Goetz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 11:22


    This article delves into the profound significance of humanity's creation in God's image, highlighting how understanding this divine likeness can transform our perspectives on self and sexuality. What if preachers prioritized celebrating this beauty over merely addressing what is wrong? 

    Developing a compassion mindset — Erik C. Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 10:17


    This article explores the challenge of compassion in ministry, highlighting how pastors, like the good Samaritan, must balance deep care with the need to set boundaries. It emphasizes that compassion is not merely emotional or sentimental, but a skill that pastors can develop through a mindset of recognition, empathy, motivation, and action, which can help prevent burnout and foster healing. 

    Editorial - To wholistically flourish — Leo Ranzolin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 6:06


    This article highlights how pastors face burnout from ministry stresses and emphasizes the need for rest and spiritual practices like prayer to maintain well-being. By prioritizing holistic health, pastors can thrive both personally and professionally. 

    The significance of the great Genesis flood — Ariel A. Roth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 12:09


    Can the global flood described in Genesis truly be reconciled with modern geological evidence, or does it contradict prevailing scientific theories? This article argues that the flood narrative offers a more coherent explanation for geological phenomena than the long-age models often favored by mainstream science. 

    Pastor's Pastor - Reflection on Creation and the Sabbath — Ramon J. Canals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 4:38


    How can the story of Juan Mann's “Free Hugs” campaign illuminate the profound significance of the Sabbath as a divine embrace of creation? This article explores the Sabbath as a weekly opportunity to reconnect with God and nurture familial bonds, reflecting the perfection of God's creation. 

    Should creationists be afraid of science? — Suzanne Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 12:14


    How do you reconcile the wonders of science with the authority of God's Word? Discover why embracing both can deepen your faith and understanding of the world around us. 

    Appreciating God's gift - Relevance of the Creation account — Daniel K. Bediako

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 13:14


    How does the Creation account shape our understanding of God's relationship with humanity and the rest of Scripture? Discover the profound implications of God's creatorship on stewardship, redemption, and worship. 

    From perplexity to belief - Jesus reveals the truth about Creation — Ronny Nalin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 11:58


    What can Jesus' encounter with Peter teach us about dealing with doubts about creation? Discover how a personal and intentional approach, rooted in Christ's example, can help strengthen belief even in the face of skepticism. 

    The greatest of mysteries - Reflections on the incarnation of Christ — Eduardo Rueda Neto

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 12:05


    The mystery of the incarnation—God becoming man—defies human understanding and reveals profound truths about Christ's humility and purpose. How does this divine mystery shape our understanding of salvation and the relationship between humanity and God? 

    Editorial - Is the Master Potter shaping your life? — Pierre E. Omeler

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 5:38


    As the year ends, it's an opportunity to reflect on God's guidance and our ministry. Are we trusting Him to lead, shape, and direct our lives for eternal impact in the coming year?

    Revival and Reformation - Love restores life to an addict — Zac Page

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 6:04


    How did unwavering love and support help transform Mark's life from addiction to renewal? 

    Hebrews 4:9: Yes, it is a key text — Allen Shepherd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 9:45


    Is the Sabbath rest a timeless command, or has it evolved with new covenant practices? How does Hebrews 4:9 challenge common arguments against Sabbath observance?

    Finding the Decalogue in unexpected places — Norman H. Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 14:42


    Can you find the Decalogue hidden in New Testament teachings that don't quote the commandments directly? How does the New Testament affirm the first four commandments of the Decalogue without quoting them explicitly?

    Qualitative church growth — Kelvin Onongha

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 17:05


    How can the Seventh-day Adventist Church balance rapid growth with quality discipleship? Explore the challenges and opportunities of enhancing both membership numbers and spiritual depth in a changing global landscape. 

    Worship: Affirming God's mission — N. Ashok Kumar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 13:31


    Is the modern worship experience failing to address the true essence of reverence and mission? How can worship shift from being a mere emotional experience to a powerful motivator for God's mission?

    Feedback—can you handle it? — Glenn Townend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 9:45


    How do we respond to feedback, both positive and negative, as leaders? This article explores the importance of receiving and giving constructive criticism, drawing on the experiences of King David and offering practical tips for effective communication in pastoral leadership. 

    Editorial - There's a hole in my bucket — Jeffrey O. Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 6:06


    Are you aware that your spiritual life may have a “hole” that prevents you from fully experiencing God's blessings? This article explores the futility of ignoring our shortcomings and emphasizes the importance of admitting, confessing, and addressing the issues in our spiritual lives to be effective vessels for God's work. 

    Society's declining trust: How to steer Christian ministry through a tumultuous future — Andrew Levi Cavins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 13:28


    What are the implications of declining trust in clergy and society, and how can Christian leaders respond effectively? How do social change theories like conflict theory and development theory illuminate the future of trust and its impact on Christian ministry? 

    Reviving the soul: Lifestyle solutions for overcoming depression — Neil Nedley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 14:33


    How is the crisis of mental health affecting pastors and their families within the Christian church? What role do serotonin levels play in depression, and how can lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, help improve mental well-being without the side effects of medication? 

    AI: Opportunities and threats in pastoral ministry — Stephen Kabah

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 12:44


    How is technology, particularly AI, reshaping pastoral ministry and church outreach? What opportunities do AI tools like chatbots offer for enhancing communication and engagement within congregations? Conversely, what threats do they pose to personal connection and theological accuracy in pastoral care?

    Fostering compassion in pastoral leadership — Hakim Ishmael Yakubu and Lois Dadzie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 10:09


    What role does compassionate leadership play in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and how does it align with biblical principles and the mission to serve? Why is balancing technology with human compassion crucial for effective church leadership? How can church leaders model Jesus's example of empathy? 

    Pastor's Pastor - Back to basics — Ramon J. Canals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 4:40


    Exploring the fundamentals of discipleship: prayer, Bible study, and meditation on the Word of God.

    Purity and holiness - A biblical response to sexual immorality — Ramon J. Canals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 14:37


    How can we live a life of purity and holiness in a world filled with sexual immorality? This article explores the transformative power of God's Word in overcoming moral struggles and embracing true heart holiness through a deep relationship with Christ. 

    Editorial - Lead people to Jesus and His Word — Pavel Goia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 6:08


    How do we guide others toward transformation while staying true to God's Word? This article explores the delicate balance between love, truth, and the call for repentance, as well as the role of pastors in leading people to Jesus without compromising biblical standards. 

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