Ministry Magazine Podcast

I was working at Agona-Ashanti Secondary School in Ghana when it happened. While I was speaking with Dr. Joseph Addai, the school chaplain, his son suddenly burst into tears. “Why is he crying?” I asked. The father conversed with his son, then turned to me, laughing...

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?

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).

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 lea...

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 tea...

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.

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 t...

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

How are you safeguarding your pastoral marriage?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Growth happens when the Holy Spirit does His part—and we do ours.

It is not good for the pastor to pastor alone—utilize your team of leaders.