Elder's Digest Podcast

How did a missionary's self-sacrifice transform the hearts of a resistant Maasai community? 

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? 

How can your congregation effectively support members struggling with addiction, considering its diverse manifestations and chronic nature? 

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?

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? 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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? 

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. 

Seven critical keywords (and scripture-rich practical pointers) to make for a happy, successful marriage for elders. 

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. 

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.

Finding encouragement in Elijah's incredible story and seven practical steps to live at the altar of God when you are exhausted or discouraged.

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. 

Why you need to read 'God With Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology' by John Peckham. A book review. 

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. 

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? 

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. 

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? 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.