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.By Heather Crews

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.By Errol N. McLean

A lay member's act that humbled a pastor.By Garhett Morgan

Exploring the components of proclamation evangelism: proclaimer, the proclamation (the message), and the proclamation’s results.By Hugo Eli Rojas

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.…

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.By Jo Ann Davidson

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?By Justin Childers

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.By Donald Humbert

Practical steps that pastors and church ministries can take to engage with their communities.By David Springer

You have undoubtedly seen forms of suffering in your congregation. Guidelines to help you care for trauma survivors.By Sydney Segen

Feeling alone in your pastoral journey? Learn how God's promise of His presence offers solace and renewal even in the darkest times.By Innocent Hatekimana Tuyishime

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?By Jeffrey O. Brown

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.By Boris-Jordan Flores

This article focuses on how the battle between Michael and the dragon and the three angels’ messages are related.By Hyunsok John Doh

This article explores the implications of AI in pastoral ministry, provides a biblical foundation for such technologies, and offers recommendations for their use.By Rogelio Paquini

How can we, as ministers in the twenty-first century, deal with cross-cultural funerals?By Daniel Kancel

Can retirement be a fulfilling experience? Does my ministry end once I'm retired? How does retirement impact my walk with Christ?By Delbert W. Baker

What can we learn from Moses and his father-in-law, Jethro? Exploring five purposeful leadership practices that pastors should follow.By Jimmy Arthur Atkins

Can we—busy shepherds—really pray without ceasing? When, where, and how should we pray?By Pavel Goia

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?By Ramon J. Canals

What is 'clinical pastoral education' (CPE)? What is the relevance of CPE to local church pastors? How does CPE link with mission?By Victoria Tayo Aja

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.By Steve Thomas

What does clinical pastoral education have to offer? What is the learning process in clinical pastoral education?By Ivan H. Omaña

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?By Amanda E. Sanders

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?By Tim Madding

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.By Robert Costa

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?By Christopher Kabwe Mukuka

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.By Elizabeth Ostring

Why did God not include all inspired books in the canon? What is the authority of canonical prophets and the noncanonical prophets? What authority have the writings of Ellen G. White in the church today? Why read Ellen White's writings?By Gerhard Pfandl

Did Jesus mention anything about the pre-Advent judgement? What does Jesus’ confession of believers’ names have to do with the pre-Advent judgement?By Daniel K. Bediako

We regularly refer to “Our Father which art in heaven . . .” as the Lord’s Prayer, but what can we learn about the authentic prayer of Jesus with His Father in John 17?By A. Jane Sabes

This article examines the profound issues within the Corinthian church, particularly the division and quarrels evident in the practice of the Lord’s Supper, as meticulously addressed by Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:17–34.By Eliezer A. Graterol

Pastoral realities may preclude each day from being beautiful. Here are three practical steps that can ensure positivity and fulfillment—every day.By Ramon J. Canals

As pastors, what kind of impact do our words have? A personal experience that shows the immense power of words spoken on time.By Ramon J. Canals

Caleb demonstrated incredible leadership. What can we learn from his focus, faithfulness, and fitness?By Petronio M. Genebago

Stories and testimonies from a wonderful career of medical missionary work in the Amazonas, as well as lessons learned along the way.By Roberval Moura Marinho

Seven points to help you understand retirees in your congregation(s) as well as help you plan and prepare wisely for your own retirement.By Bruce Manners

This article identifies four reasons ministry transition can be uniquely challenging, together with four biblical themes that enable us to grow “out the other side” of endings.By Silvia Purdie

Four truths from Elijah’s experiences and what pastors can learn from this. A five-step plan that can help the pastors prevent burnout syndrome.By Wagner Augusto V. Aragão and Rubenita de Oliveira Xavier Aragão

What should we be focused on: Justice or judgement? Prayer or action? Meditation or agitation? Spiritual transformation or social reformation?By Jeffrey O. Brown

This article assesses the value and use of the Apocrypha in biblical studies and pastoral ministry.By Davidson Razafiarivony

The name Jesus is derived from the Greek form of the Hebrew name Joshua. What did that name mean to the contemporaries of Jesus? What message did it communicate? How can we draw on its meaning and message to benefit those to whom we minister?By Steven Thompson

How long have the concepts of the Sabbath and the great controversy been around? How is the Sabbath linked to the great controversy?By Donny Chrissutianto

We would expect that Satan would be exposed and then immediately annihilated after all the drama in Revelation. But he's not. Why must Satan be set free after the millennium?By Kayle B. de Waal

Why do we sometimes feel like we need a vacation after a vacation? What kind of rest does Jesus offer the tired worker?By David Buruchara

Is anointing only for the sick and dying? What qualifies someone to be anointed? Does anointing guarantee healing? What power lies in anointing?By Kim Papaioannou

Gary A. Buddoo-Fletcher reflects on the effectiveness and benefits of clinical pastoral education (CPE) in his pastoral ministry.By Gary A. Buddoo-Fletcher

The account of the Levite and the concubine demonstrates devastation. What redeeming value can we get from this sordid account that appears in the Word of God?By Jeff Scoggins

Understanding the reality of infertility and child loss experienced by pastoral families, and the support that is available to them.By Claudine Anderson-Atkinson

What are some challenges of middle-aged pastors? How do leaders lead when they can’t gather? What can they do anyway?By Len Hjalmarson