Articles in this Issue
HOW TO GET GOOD ADVICE
Wisdom isn’t in the multitude of voices; it’s finding, and listening to, the right one.
COMMITMENT: HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?
In a world of competing demands, how much should the church expect of its lay people? A Leadership Forum
Keeping the Drive Alive
An interview with Lloyd John Ogilvie
Escaping Congregational Doldrums
When a church languishes, sometimes the causes are hidden.
HELPING THE SEXUALLY ABUSED
Ways to begin healing the ill-used bodies within the body.
MINISTRY FOR MEN
Despite the statistics, it’s not mission impossible.
What’s Your Role with the Board
Is the pastor the board’s chaplain, leader, or employee?
GETTING TO YOUR MARKET PLACE
Of the many ways to make a church known to a community, what works best?
4 Ways I Waged War Against Ministry Boredom
What to do when the pastorate feels like a long night on the assembly line.
BULLISH ON EVANGELISM
Investing in outreach can pay off, even when market conditions aren’t favorable. But you need a strategy.
RETOOLING FOR RURAL MINISTRY
How to enjoy a country church when it’s a cross-cultural experience.
Turning Commitees Into Community
Even the let’s-get-down-to-business types will be more effective when they see the hidden human element.