When unhealthy competition is staring at us in the mirror, we need to ask a few tough questions.

While Jesus' life, ministry, teaching, death and resurrection is a call to love and compassion Maxie Dunnam discusses compassion fatigue as an obstacle to preserving that call.

Basically Spain covers two topics -- What to do prior to the move, and beginning your new ministry. This is a how-to approach from a man who has served several pastorates. Laying the groundwork for a long and fruitful ...

In November 2004, January 2005, and January 2006 three articles on "Which peoples need priority attention?" were published in Mission Frontiers. Each was written by a different set of writers, representing different research ...

As we forgive, we are forgiven. Or is it the other way around; we have been forgiven, therefore, we forgive. This is a good time to review the case-study material on forgiveness derived from your role as pastor/counselor. ...

Pastor Mark Elliott carefully presents both the need for God's involvement and our responsibility in study. He then lays out a 4-step model from James Loder for opening ourselves to the leading of the Spirit.

Small group ministry, once considered revolutionary and radical, is now the norm for vital fast-growing churches yet many churches have not successfully transitioned into this type of ministry. The establishment of a small ...