Ministry Magazine Podcast
389 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 17 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe Ministry® Magazine podcast provides practical, theologically deep, and inspirational content to support your ministry.
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Seven things pastors should know about their retirees — Bruce Manners
April 18, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 31.3 MBSeven points to help you understand retirees in your congregation(s) as well as help you plan and prepare wisely for your own retirement.
Out the other side: The unique challenge of endings in ministry — Silvia Purdie
April 15, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThis 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.
A prophet with burnout syndrome — Wagner Augusto V. Aragão and Rubenita de Oliveira Xavier Aragão
April 09, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MBFour truths from Elijah’s experiences and what pastors can learn from this. A five-step plan that can help the pastors prevent burnout syndrome.
Editorial - Both-and — Jeffrey O. Brown
April 05, 2024 06:00 - 5 minutes - 11.9 MBWhat should we be focused on: Justice or judgement? Prayer or action? Meditation or agitation? Spiritual transformation or social reformation?
The Apocrypha: Their relevance to biblical studies and pastoral ministry — Davidson Razafiarivony
March 28, 2024 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBThis article assesses the value and use of the Apocrypha in biblical studies and pastoral ministry.
Jesus: What’s in a name? — Steven Thompson
March 25, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThe 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?
A Puritan idea of the great controversy: Thomas Tillam and Sabbath at the last days — Donny Chrissutianto
March 21, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBHow long have the concepts of the Sabbath and the great controversy been around? How is the Sabbath linked to the great controversy?
Why must Satan be released? — Kayle B. de Waal
March 18, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBWe 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?
Revival and Reformation - The vacation paradox — David Buruchara
March 14, 2024 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBWhy do we sometimes feel like we need a vacation after a vacation? What kind of rest does Jesus offer the tired worker?
Anointing the sick: Revisiting a misunderstood service — Kim Papaioannou
March 11, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 30.4 MBIs anointing only for the sick and dying? What qualifies someone to be anointed? Does anointing guarantee healing? What power lies in anointing?
Editorial - How the clinical pastoral education program has been a blessing to me — Gary A. Buddoo-Fletcher
March 07, 2024 05:00 - 5 minutes - 11.7 MBGary A. Buddoo-Fletcher reflects on the effectiveness and benefits of clinical pastoral education (CPE) in his pastoral ministry.
The concubine and the Levite? Really? — Jeff Scoggins
February 27, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBThe 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?
Pastoral families - The agony and mission of infertility and child loss — Claudine Anderson-Atkinson
February 22, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBUnderstanding the reality of infertility and child loss experienced by pastoral families, and the support that is available to them.
The marvelous grace of insecurity - Getting to hopelessness — Len Hjalmarson
February 19, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBWhat are some challenges of middle-aged pastors? How do leaders lead when they can’t gather? What can they do anyway?
Pastor’s Pastor - Are you looking for the ideal church? — Ramon J. Canals
February 15, 2024 05:00 - 4 minutes - 6.79 MBHow do you find the ideal church? 12 qualities that churches should have according to the Bible.
The value of a lament — Chris Morris
February 12, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThe difference between 'lament' and 'complaint'. The wonder, power, and beauty found in lamenting.
Young adults: Their future, our future — Filip Milosavljevic
February 08, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBWe 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?
Editorial - How are you spending your dash? — Pavel Goia
February 05, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutes - 14.2 MBWhat are you prioritizing in life? Are your interests getting in the way of being fully surrendered to Jesus?
Compilations and adaptations—are they the real thing? — Tim Poirier
January 30, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBWhat 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.
Affirming prophetic ministry in the local church — Jud Lake
January 25, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBStrategies to help you begin the process of affirming Ellen White’s prophetic ministry in the local church.
“A great while before day” — Dwain N. Esmond
January 22, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MBThe amazing fruits of Ellen White's deep and meaningful relationship with God.
Messenger of the Lord and the great controversy — Merlin D. Burt
January 18, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBThe history of some of Ellen White's most famous books.
All about Jesus! — Alberto R. Timm
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBAre the prophetic messages of God outdated, and do they need to be updated? Are Ellen White's writings still relevant today?
Doing good to everyone — Michael Zwaagstra
January 10, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBHow do churches decide who to support financially? What guidelines can pastors and church leaders follow when deciding on which people or communities to help?
Editorial - The prologue of winter — Jeffrey O. Brown
January 02, 2024 05:00 - 5 minutes - 13.1 MBSummarizing the seasons of pastoring, and a call to value retired pastors.
Pastor’s Pastor: How to acquire supernatural intelligence (SI) — Ramon J. Canals
December 28, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes - 9.74 MBWhile 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)?
An AI devotional: The unshakable foundation — delving into Colossians 1 — ChatGPT
December 25, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.43 MBA computer-generated article by artificial intelligence (AI).
Church in the age of algorithms and AI: Opportunity or minefield? — Sam Neves
December 22, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBUsing AI as a productivity tool: benefits, risks and how to mitigate the dangers.
Shepherding with silicon — Damian Chambers
December 18, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBAre 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?
Divinity and datasets — Daryl Gungadoo
December 15, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBAI is riddled with controversy, but does it have a place in our church?
Help! One of my church members is doubting the Trinity! — Joseph Kidder and Timothy Baze
December 06, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBHow 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?
Editorial - The power of God’s Word — Alfredo Garcia-Marenko
December 03, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBAs ministers of the gospel, we are called to rely upon the Bible as our number one source of power and lead others to it.
The case for leadership education among Adventist leaders — Juan R. Prestol-Puesan
November 28, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes - 18.1 MBWe 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?
Revival and Reformation - The “why” of pastoral ministry — Crystal E. Ward
November 23, 2023 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBKnowing the 'why' of your ministry is important. How to find the 'why' of your ministry.
The three angels’ messages for our time — Igor Lorencin
November 20, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWhat is the point of telling others about the three angels of Revelation? Read the author’s applications of these special messages for today.
The good news of the pre-Advent judgment — Clifford Goldstein
November 16, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBSo many people who know about the pre-Advent judgment are terrified of it. Should they be?
Discipling the whole person — Scott Ward, David Sedlacek, Rogelio Paquini and Jasmine Fraser
November 13, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBExpand your understanding of discipleship from what we do to who we are—and then how we convey that to our members.
It’s hard. It’s possible — Micheal Goetz
November 07, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBA personal story of God calling Michael to keep his eyes fixed on Jesus, and to remain serving as a pastor. Three suggestions for walking on the water through the ministry storm.
Editorial - The problems of autumn ministry — Jeffrey O. Brown
November 02, 2023 04:00 - 5 minutes - 13.7 MBWhy do pastors leave the ministry during the autumn season?
Pastor’s Pastor- Self-denial: The key to effective pastoral leadership — Ramon J. Canals
October 30, 2023 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBSeven practical tips for pastors to develop and maintain self-denial in their leadership.
Social change model of leadership development — Sung Kwon
October 26, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBWhy are people leaving the church? How do we help church members and bring intentional change to our church? What is God asking of us? What does it mean to be a pastoral leader?
The spiritual journey of leadership: A framework — Randy J. Siebold
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBWhat does it mean to be a leader? Five components of a Christ-centered approach to help leaders grow to support the mission of the church.
Forgiveness— The core of innovation — Karen Tilstra
October 19, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBWhy do people not like to forgive? How do we forgive and embrace forgiveness?
Pastoral leadership: A catalyst for whole-church ministry — Boubakar Sanou
October 16, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBWhat does ministry look like in the new testament? Three ways that pastors can enable and empower their church members to become active ministers in their communities.
Revival and Reformation - It would be well — Sean Brizendine
October 05, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBAcknowledging that Ellen White's writings are an important, inspiring resource that should be utilized by Adventists as a means of growing closer to Jesus.
Editorial - A shining light on God’s love — Merlin D. Burt
October 02, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutes - 11.3 MBWhy does the church believe that Ellen White's writings were guided by the Holy Spirit, and are a true manifestation of the Spirit of prophecy?
Clergy and confidentiality: Best practices for ministry — Marlon C. Robinson
September 27, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBIs it appropriate to disclose confidential information? Are there limits to confidentiality? Seven best practices to help clergy maximize the benefits of confidentiality and limit potential liabilities.
The work of the Lord and the works of the Law — Kim Papaioannou
September 22, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBWhat is the difference between the “work of the Lord” and the “works of the Law”?
Rethinking community in the Adventist Church — Clifford Owusu-Gyamfi
September 19, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBWhat is the meaning of community? What do we learn about community from the early church? Seven strategies to improve church community.
Revival and Reformation - Praying for the Holy Spirit - Daily? — Helmut Haubeil
September 15, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutes - 10.5 MBThe importance of asking for the Holy Spirit on a daily basis.