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Winter 1980: Power & Authority in the Church

Volume 1
Winter

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In this Issue
Leadership Forum: Power, Preaching & Priorities
Authority. Power. They're seldom the same. In fact, like an iceberg, 7/8 of the danger and power lies submerged under the organizational chart.
The Ministry Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
God has not promised immunity to those who self-inflict physical and mental abuse for the sake of the kingdom.
James L. Johnson
Pastors’ Pay: Who Sets It and How?
How can a fair, equitable salary for pastors be determined? Manfred Holck, Jr. gives some practical guidelines.
Manfred Holck, Jr.
The Ministry’s Gordian Knot
Alexander the Great slashed through his Gordian knot; pastors don't have that option. To lead, the pastor must serv. How does he confront this paradox?
David L. McKenna
Appreciation for a pastor.
A Church Member
Discipleship
Reflections of a Preacher’s Kid
You hear criticism about PKs resenting how they were raised and what it did to them. Tim Stafford looks at what his father did right.
Tim Stafford
Leadership
A View from the Steeple
Perceptions of a small church pastor.
Ben Patterson
BOOK COMMENTARY
Principles Are the Bottom Line
Leadership
Principles Are the Bottom Line
Warren Wiersbe shares insights that have guided his ministry for over a quarter of a century.
Warren Wiersbe
Tips, Trends & Resources
Anita Moreland
The Local Church Who Works For Whom?
What is the extent of the pastor's authority? Is he accountable to the member-volunteers or are they accountable to him?
Norman Shawchuck
Discipleship
Dissecting Sense from Nonsense
Insights from a layman.
Paul D. Robbins and Harold L. Myra
Ministers of Minneapolis:
Paul D. Robbins
IDEAS THAT WORK
How do you make a large church warm and personal? Donald Bubna has ten tips that work for him.
Donald Bubna
The Pastor & The Board
Discipleship is the mandate of the Great Commission. Where could a pastor more wisely begin to disciple than with his church board?
Richard C. Halverson

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