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

How do you find the ideal church? 12 qualities that churches should have according to the Bible.By Ramon J. Canals

The difference between 'lament' and 'complaint'. The wonder, power, and beauty found in lamenting.By Chris Morris

We have a crisis on our hands: young adults are leaving the church! What are some practical steps we can take to prevent this from happening?By Filip Milosavljevic

What are you prioritizing in life? Are your interests getting in the way of being fully surrendered to Jesus?By Pavel Goia

What are “compilations” in contrast to Ellen White’s “original writings”? Practical ways that Seventh-day Adventist pastors can better help their congregation understand and properly use compilations.By Tim Poirier

Strategies to help you begin the process of affirming Ellen White’s prophetic ministry in the local church.By Jud Lake

The amazing fruits of Ellen White's deep and meaningful relationship with God.By Dwain N. Esmond

The history of some of Ellen White's most famous books.By Merlin D. Burt

Are the prophetic messages of God outdated, and do they need to be updated? Are Ellen White's writings still relevant today?By Alberto R. Timm

How do churches decide who to support financially? What guidelines can pastors and church leaders follow when deciding on which people or communities to help?By Michael Zwaagstra

Summarizing the seasons of pastoring, and a call to value retired pastors.By Jeffrey O. Brown

While both artificial intelligence and natural intelligence have their merits, neither suffices to satisfy the profound spiritual yearnings of humanity. What is required is supernatural intelligence (SI). How do we acquire supernatural intelligence (SI)?By Ramon J. Canals

A computer-generated article by artificial intelligence (AI).By ChatGPT

Using AI as a productivity tool: benefits, risks and how to mitigate the dangers.By Sam Neves

Are there any new ethical and/or theological issues created by ChatGPT and other such AI tools, and how should clergy respond? What are the ways a pastor can harness the power of AI in his or her work?By Damian Chambers

AI is riddled with controversy, but does it have a place in our church?By Daryl Gungadoo

How can we better deal with church members doubting the Trinity? What is so attractive about the anti-Trinitarian doctrine? What can we do as a preventative measure?By Joseph Kidder and Timothy Baze

As ministers of the gospel, we are called to rely upon the Bible as our number one source of power and lead others to it.By Alfredo Garcia-Marenko

We have all gone through classes and presentations on leadership, but how much has that training focused on the very important faith aspect of being a leader?By Juan R. Prestol-Puesan

Knowing the 'why' of your ministry is important. How to find the 'why' of your ministry.By Crystal E. Ward

What is the point of telling others about the three angels of Revelation? Read the author’s applications of these special messages for today.By Igor Lorencin