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The significance of the great Genesis flood — Ariel A. Roth
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Can the global flood described in Genesis truly be reconciled with modern geological evidence, or does it contradict prevailing scientific theories? This article argues that the flood narrative offers a more coherent explanation for geological phenomena than the long-age models often favored by mainstream science.…
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How can the story of Juan Mann’s “Free Hugs” campaign illuminate the profound significance of the Sabbath as a divine embrace of creation? This article explores the Sabbath as a weekly opportunity to reconnect with God and nurture familial bonds, reflecting the perfection of God's creation.Von Ramon J. Canals
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Should creationists be afraid of science? — Suzanne Phillips
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How do you reconcile the wonders of science with the authority of God's Word? Discover why embracing both can deepen your faith and understanding of the world around us.Von Suzanne Phillips
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Appreciating God’s gift - Relevance of the Creation account — Daniel K. Bediako
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How does the Creation account shape our understanding of God’s relationship with humanity and the rest of Scripture? Discover the profound implications of God’s creatorship on stewardship, redemption, and worship.Von Daniel K. Bediako
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From perplexity to belief - Jesus reveals the truth about Creation — Ronny Nalin
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What can Jesus’ encounter with Peter teach us about dealing with doubts about creation? Discover how a personal and intentional approach, rooted in Christ's example, can help strengthen belief even in the face of skepticism.Von Ronny Nalin
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The greatest of mysteries - Reflections on the incarnation of Christ — Eduardo Rueda Neto
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The mystery of the incarnation—God becoming man—defies human understanding and reveals profound truths about Christ’s humility and purpose. How does this divine mystery shape our understanding of salvation and the relationship between humanity and God?Von Eduardo Rueda Neto
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As the year ends, it's an opportunity to reflect on God's guidance and our ministry. Are we trusting Him to lead, shape, and direct our lives for eternal impact in the coming year?Von Pierre E. Omeler
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How did unwavering love and support help transform Mark’s life from addiction to renewal?Von Zac Page
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Is the Sabbath rest a timeless command, or has it evolved with new covenant practices? How does Hebrews 4:9 challenge common arguments against Sabbath observance?Von Allen Shepherd
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Finding the Decalogue in unexpected places — Norman H. Young
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Can you find the Decalogue hidden in New Testament teachings that don’t quote the commandments directly? How does the New Testament affirm the first four commandments of the Decalogue without quoting them explicitly?Von Norman H. Young
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Qualitative church growth — Kelvin Onongha
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How can the Seventh-day Adventist Church balance rapid growth with quality discipleship? Explore the challenges and opportunities of enhancing both membership numbers and spiritual depth in a changing global landscape.Von Kelvin Onongha
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Worship: Affirming God’s mission — N. Ashok Kumar
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Is the modern worship experience failing to address the true essence of reverence and mission? How can worship shift from being a mere emotional experience to a powerful motivator for God’s mission?Von N. Ashok Kumar
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How do we respond to feedback, both positive and negative, as leaders? This article explores the importance of receiving and giving constructive criticism, drawing on the experiences of King David and offering practical tips for effective communication in pastoral leadership.Von Glenn Townend
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Are you aware that your spiritual life may have a “hole” that prevents you from fully experiencing God’s blessings? This article explores the futility of ignoring our shortcomings and emphasizes the importance of admitting, confessing, and addressing the issues in our spiritual lives to be effective vessels for God’s work.…
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Society’s declining trust: How to steer Christian ministry through a tumultuous future — Andrew Levi Cavins
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What are the implications of declining trust in clergy and society, and how can Christian leaders respond effectively? How do social change theories like conflict theory and development theory illuminate the future of trust and its impact on Christian ministry?Von Andrew Levi Cavins
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Reviving the soul: Lifestyle solutions for overcoming depression — Neil Nedley
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How is the crisis of mental health affecting pastors and their families within the Christian church? What role do serotonin levels play in depression, and how can lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, help improve mental well-being without the side effects of medication?Von Neil Nedley
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AI: Opportunities and threats in pastoral ministry — Stephen Kabah
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How is technology, particularly AI, reshaping pastoral ministry and church outreach? What opportunities do AI tools like chatbots offer for enhancing communication and engagement within congregations? Conversely, what threats do they pose to personal connection and theological accuracy in pastoral care?…
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Fostering compassion in pastoral leadership — Hakim Ishmael Yakubu and Lois Dadzie
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What role does compassionate leadership play in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and how does it align with biblical principles and the mission to serve? Why is balancing technology with human compassion crucial for effective church leadership? How can church leaders model Jesus's example of empathy?…
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Exploring the fundamentals of discipleship: prayer, Bible study, and meditation on the Word of God.Von Ramon J. Canals
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Purity and holiness - A biblical response to sexual immorality — Ramon J. Canals
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How can we live a life of purity and holiness in a world filled with sexual immorality? This article explores the transformative power of God’s Word in overcoming moral struggles and embracing true heart holiness through a deep relationship with Christ.Von Ramon J. Canals
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How do we guide others toward transformation while staying true to God’s Word? This article explores the delicate balance between love, truth, and the call for repentance, as well as the role of pastors in leading people to Jesus without compromising biblical standards.Von Pavel Goia
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Planting for the harvest — Steve Leddy
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Exploring three things that can maximize evangelism results: understanding the community you are targeting, building a missional culture, and developing goals for members to become strong disciples.Von Steve Leddy
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Personal evangelistic ministry: Making the next step clear — Heather Crews
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When we invite congregations to engage in personal evangelistic ministry, we must teach principles that transcend years and contexts yet appear fresh and relevant. Here are three principles to apply to your personal evangelistic ministry.Von Heather Crews
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Church revitalization: Is your church dead or alive? — Errol N. McLean
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Revitalizing a stagnant or dying church is difficult work. Exploring 3 components needed for revitalizing a church: (1) a spiritual foundation, (2) intentional discipleship, and (3) discerning God’s vision.Von Errol N. McLean
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A lay member's act that humbled a pastor.Von Garhett Morgan
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Exploring the components of proclamation evangelism: proclaimer, the proclamation (the message), and the proclamation’s results.Von Hugo Eli Rojas
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Exploring Jesus’ creative power - How to navigate the subject of Creation in discipleship and mission — Sven Östring
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How can ministers effectively address the complex topic of Creation within their congregations while navigating the tension between biblical accounts and scientific perspectives? This article provides practical steps for integrating Creation discussions into discipleship while maintaining theological integrity.…
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Are Christians neglecting their God-given duty to care for nature? Discover how the Bible calls for stewardship of the environment, and why respecting creation is a vital part of faith.Von Jo Ann Davidson
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In a technologically advanced world, is there still a place for pastoral in-person visitation? Why is pastoral visitation so important, and how does it help our future?Von Justin Childers
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Mishpat, priesthood, and Scripture: The foundation for loving others — Donald Humbert
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Understanding the depth of God’s call for humanity to love one another through exploring the rabbinical concept of 'mishpat', the role of the priesthood, and the importance of listening to and engaging in the lessons of Scripture.Von Donald Humbert
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Practical steps that pastors and church ministries can take to engage with their communities.Von David Springer
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Trauma: A global crisis right in your local congregation — Sydney Segen
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You have undoubtedly seen forms of suffering in your congregation. Guidelines to help you care for trauma survivors.Von Sydney Segen
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God’s presence: The answer to loneliness in ministry — Innocent Hatekimana Tuyishime
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Feeling alone in your pastoral journey? Learn how God's promise of His presence offers solace and renewal even in the darkest times.Von Innocent Hatekimana Tuyishime
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How are former mission fields now leading global evangelism? What does this 'Great Reversal' mean for the future of the Adventist Church's mission strategy?Von Jeffrey O. Brown
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Our prayers do make a difference! And even more so when we pray in unity for something or someone. This is a heartwarming story of a church who prayed in unity for a dying baby girl.Von Boris-Jordan Flores
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Three angels’ messages: An intensified proclamation to come — Hyunsok John Doh
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This article focuses on how the battle between Michael and the dragon and the three angels’ messages are related.Von Hyunsok John Doh
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Ministry and artificial intelligence: An unavoidable reality — Rogelio Paquini
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This article explores the implications of AI in pastoral ministry, provides a biblical foundation for such technologies, and offers recommendations for their use.Von Rogelio Paquini
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Dealing with cross-cultural funerals — Daniel Kancel
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How can we, as ministers in the twenty-first century, deal with cross-cultural funerals?Von Daniel Kancel
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Biblical perspectives on retirement: Spiritual insights for retirement success — Delbert W. Baker
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Can retirement be a fulfilling experience? Does my ministry end once I'm retired? How does retirement impact my walk with Christ?Von Delbert W. Baker
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Why church leadership should not be a solo act: Five purposeful leadership practices for churches — Jimmy Arthur Atkins
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What can we learn from Moses and his father-in-law, Jethro? Exploring five purposeful leadership practices that pastors should follow.Von Jimmy Arthur Atkins
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Can we—busy shepherds—really pray without ceasing? When, where, and how should we pray?Von Pavel Goia
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Have you ever been influenced by limiting beliefs? Are you holding on to any limiting beliefs? Does God want us to be limited in our service to Him?Von Ramon J. Canals
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The clinical pastoral education program and its benefits to church pastors — Victoria Tayo Aja
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What is 'clinical pastoral education' (CPE)? What is the relevance of CPE to local church pastors? How does CPE link with mission?Von Victoria Tayo Aja
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Spiritual healing through care — Steve Thomas
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Exploring the need for and impact of pastoral care for sick and/or hospitalized people, and principles to keep you member-centered in supporting suffering parishioners.Von Steve Thomas
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What does clinical pastoral education have to offer? What is the learning process in clinical pastoral education?Von Ivan H. Omaña
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Cultivating divine wholeness amid human brokenness: Ministry to the sick, dying, and grieving — Amanda E. Sanders
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Exploring the caregiver's experience in ministering to the sick, dying, and grieving. How can caregivers remain strong when working amid pain and suffering? What are common mistakes pastors and caregivers make in this context and how can these mistakes be avoided?Von Amanda E. Sanders
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A disciple-making church — Tim Madding
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A third of congregations in North America are not baptizing a single person each year. Why are churches struggling? What is a disciple and how can churches make disciples?Von Tim Madding
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A powerful testimony of how Leidy Gómez, director of citizen services in the Ibagué mayor’s office in Colombia, wanted the local administration to keep collaborating with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the region.Von Robert Costa
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Discerning signs of the times in the context of Matthew 16:2, 3 — Christopher Kabwe Mukuka
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There are many erroneous interpretations of scripture pertaining to end time events. How can we properly discern the signs of the times in the context of Matthew 16:2, 3?Von Christopher Kabwe Mukuka
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Sarah: Matriarch by God’s grace — Elizabeth Ostring
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Why is Sarah mentioned by Isaiah in the context of a return to true worship, with promised deliverance and comfort? Sarah’s story is an example of God’s grace to all people, especially those weak and denigrated.Von Elizabeth Ostring
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