Articles in this Issue
Talking About God or With God?
Many Christian leaders are embarrassed that heavy schedules squeeze out personal prayer, resulting in guilt, anxiety, and lack of power.
How I Motivated My Staff
Six Christian leaders share their ideas on developing motivated staff members.
At The Planning Retreat: Discussing First Things First
Howard Hendricks offers some practical suggestions for evaluating local church ministry.
Good News about the Religion Page
Although many people in the church can direct the church’s publicity program, a religion column is the province of the pastor.
The Idea Behind Motivation
Motivation is like a superstructure that can quickly collapse unless it is built upon a strong base of vital ideas.
IDEAS THAT WORK
Don Bubna suggests some time-saving tips for Christian leaders.
The Pastor and his Humanity
In the long run, ministers would be more effective if they would discard the professional image of God’s little brother, and just be their brother’s brother.
HOW TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Motivation begins when goals and feelings are skillfully blended together.
MY CHOICE OF BOOKS
Vernon Grounds shares five books that are helping him in ministry.
A Candid Letter to Senior Pastors
With deep concern Norman Shawchuck asks, Are you a people shrinker?
SUGGESTIONS
A rural oldtimer and a young bruised pastor tell what they think makes the difference.
Hurting Parents
Happy families are all alike: every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.
You Gotta Serve Somebody
Modern psychology says you must to find yourself; the Scriptures say to give yourself away.