Winter 1983

After six decades of ministry, an eminent churchman assesses the health of the body of Christ.

Using electronic media in worship

Pastors of high schoolers don’t need to graduate each June.

Pens outmuscle swords, and books can help people in ways sermons cannot. Here are six secrets of developing a library that ministers.

How can we build strong churches when we keep attracting weak, even unhealthy, people?

When healthy, the body of Christ doesn’t have to be in the majority, but it must make its presence felt in the world.

Martin Marty sifts the books that have had a lasting effect.

Ministers, like motors, needn’t die of overactivity or inactivity. A little maintenance will keep them running for the long haul.

A spineless body has trouble standing up for anything.

Leadership begins a search for the parameters of faithfulness

The blossoming of a church depends on more than one kind of nutrient.

A church in pain needs a specialist who can restore good health.

In churches, like human bodies, not all growth is healthy.

Fifteen years in the sme church bring many facets — and many rewards.

Church Health