This article condensed and edited from the book by the same title. Used by permission.

A lay leader tells what he'll do differently last time.

A discerning look at what causes spiritual dropouts.

The surest way to build a solid team is to train them yourself, says this pastor who's done it.

In a historic sermon preached on the third day of the second Zurich Disputation, Zwingli set forth his understanding of the ministry in a lengthy message that is timeless in the application. Excerpts from this sermon are found in the "From the Archives" section of this magazine. In this article Dr. Fritz Büsser discusses the central thrust of Zwingli's understanding of the nature of the ministry as aticulated in "The Shepherd" sermon.

What to Do with Church Hoppers

Ambition is seductive.

A beloved churchman discusses how a healthy devotional life should bear fruit in our relationship with others.

The influences that led one man to a deeper devotional life.

The Servants of the Paraclete is a counseling service in St. Louis, Missouri, where priests suffering from burn-out go for guidance.

Through the disciplines of solitude and community, we can begin to remove the many obstacles that prevent us from listening to God's voice.

Tom Minnery reports on three churches that are radically different from one another, yet successful in light of their view of mission.

An interview with Dr. Richard C. Halverson

Howard Hendricks offers some practical suggestions for evaluating local church ministry.