Articles for tag: Vocational Ministry

April 20, 2008

READ THE MAIN ARTICLE: “The Phone Keeps Ringing” By Andy Hansen The heart of Christ In Youth is to partner with the local church to affect the lives of students and youth workers. But some are challenging us to do more. Lately local church leaders have started asking CIY to issue a strong vision and provide national leadership for the future of youth ministry. Their desire is for Christ In Youth to be a gathering voice””a rallying point””to call students to live as kingdom workers, and to call youth ministries to focus on preparing students for lives of service. They”ve

September 2, 2007

Christian Standard

Doctrinal Issues & Debates Theology & Bible

“˜Does God Want You to Be Rich?”

By Barbara Rendel That headline on the cover of Time magazine”s September 18, 2005, issue really caught my attention. After all, the main purpose of my job is to raise money for a Christian university. Is it wrong to think God blesses people financially so they can be a blessing to others? Is it wrong to think my university needs money””in a sense, it needs to become rich””in order to become bigger and better and “produce” more people to win the world to Jesus and provide services to those who are in need? Is it wrong to think the university

April 1, 2007

Matt Proctor

Leadership Development Church Leadership

Raising Up the Next Generation of Kingdom Leaders

What makes a leader’s work endure? This article challenges the church to raise up “Timothies” who will carry the gospel forward—because there is no success without a successor.

March 7, 2007

Mark A. Taylor

Church Leadership Leadership Development

The Woman at the Workshop

A Sunday school convention conversation prompts a searching question: do ministers truly “seek the Lord” amid relentless demands? Mark A. Taylor reflects on vocational ministry’s pressures—and the quiet danger of being consumed by the work.

February 18, 2007

Greg Allen

Church & Ministry Church Staff

Better to Be Chosen Than to Be Needed

Greg Allen reflects on the difference between being needed and being chosen by God. When ministry is driven by privilege instead of pressure, leaders find humility, joy, and freedom to serve by the Spirit.

July 23, 2006

Jerry Langley

Pastoral Transitions & Succession Church Leadership

How Can You Help Him?

A preacher who has left the ministry may face shame, loss, and deep upheaval. Jerry Langley shares his story and offers practical ways to pray, keep the relationship, encourage, and help former ministers recognize lasting fruit.

May 3, 2006

Mark A. Taylor

Stewardship & Generosity Giving & Fundraising

Everybody”s Challenge

Mark A. Taylor reflects on serving a fellowship of churches ranging from rural “mini churches” to megachurches, and why stewardship questions—especially how we spend and give—matter for every congregation.

July 13, 2005

Mark A. Taylor

Family & Relationships Parenting

Homegrown Ministers

A child’s view of ministry is shaped early at home. This piece urges families and churches to model respect, prayer, and support for ministers—especially when a child senses a call that may lead far from home.

Our Expanded Vision to Answer the Call

“˜Does God Want You to Be Rich?”

Raising Up the Next Generation of Kingdom Leaders

The Woman at the Workshop

Better to Be Chosen Than to Be Needed

How Can You Help Him?

Everybody”s Challenge

Homegrown Ministers

Review: “A Great Awakening”

Learning to Lean

Central Christian College of the Bible to Become Central Bible University

Review: “A Great Awakening”

Learning to Lean

Central Christian College of the Bible to Become Central Bible University

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