Ministry Magazine Podcast

Ministry, International Journal for Pastors

The Ministry® Magazine podcast provides practical, theologically deep, and inspirational content to support your ministry..

  • 9 minutes 45 seconds
    Hebrews 4:9: Yes, it is a key text — Allen Shepherd

    Is the Sabbath rest a timeless command, or has it evolved with new covenant practices? How does Hebrews 4:9 challenge common arguments against Sabbath observance?

    21 November 2024, 5:00 am
  • 14 minutes 42 seconds
    Finding the Decalogue in unexpected places — Norman H. Young

    Can you find the Decalogue hidden in New Testament teachings that don’t quote the commandments directly? How does the New Testament affirm the first four commandments of the Decalogue without quoting them explicitly?

    19 November 2024, 5:00 am
  • 17 minutes 5 seconds
    Qualitative church growth — Kelvin Onongha

    How can the Seventh-day Adventist Church balance rapid growth with quality discipleship? Explore the challenges and opportunities of enhancing both membership numbers and spiritual depth in a changing global landscape. 

    14 November 2024, 5:00 am
  • 13 minutes 31 seconds
    Worship: Affirming God’s mission — N. Ashok Kumar

    Is the modern worship experience failing to address the true essence of reverence and mission? How can worship shift from being a mere emotional experience to a powerful motivator for God’s mission?

    12 November 2024, 5:00 am
  • 9 minutes 45 seconds
    Feedback—can you handle it? — Glenn Townend

    How do we respond to feedback, both positive and negative, as leaders? This article explores the importance of receiving and giving constructive criticism, drawing on the experiences of King David and offering practical tips for effective communication in pastoral leadership. 

    7 November 2024, 5:00 am
  • 6 minutes 6 seconds
    Editorial - There’s a hole in my bucket — Jeffrey O. Brown

    Are you aware that your spiritual life may have a “hole” that prevents you from fully experiencing God’s blessings? This article explores the futility of ignoring our shortcomings and emphasizes the importance of admitting, confessing, and addressing the issues in our spiritual lives to be effective vessels for God’s work. 

    4 November 2024, 5:00 am
  • 13 minutes 28 seconds
    Society’s declining trust: How to steer Christian ministry through a tumultuous future — Andrew Levi Cavins

    What are the implications of declining trust in clergy and society, and how can Christian leaders respond effectively? How do social change theories like conflict theory and development theory illuminate the future of trust and its impact on Christian ministry? 

    29 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 14 minutes 33 seconds
    Reviving the soul: Lifestyle solutions for overcoming depression — Neil Nedley

    How is the crisis of mental health affecting pastors and their families within the Christian church? What role do serotonin levels play in depression, and how can lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, help improve mental well-being without the side effects of medication? 

    24 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 12 minutes 44 seconds
    AI: Opportunities and threats in pastoral ministry — Stephen Kabah

    How is technology, particularly AI, reshaping pastoral ministry and church outreach? What opportunities do AI tools like chatbots offer for enhancing communication and engagement within congregations? Conversely, what threats do they pose to personal connection and theological accuracy in pastoral care?

    21 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 10 minutes 9 seconds
    Fostering compassion in pastoral leadership — Hakim Ishmael Yakubu and Lois Dadzie

    What role does compassionate leadership play in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and how does it align with biblical principles and the mission to serve? Why is balancing technology with human compassion crucial for effective church leadership? How can church leaders model Jesus's example of empathy? 

    17 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 4 minutes 40 seconds
    Pastor’s Pastor - Back to basics — Ramon J. Canals

    Exploring the fundamentals of discipleship: prayer, Bible study, and meditation on the Word of God.

    14 October 2024, 4:00 am
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