Spring 1998
Small Group Ministry
Theme
Ask the Superintendent
The concept of small group ministry is as old as the day of creation. In this quarterly interview, General Superintendent Thomas E. Trask reflects on his years of pastoring and the place small groups had in the life of the church.
Making the Small Group Transition
Small group ministry is not an option if people are to be cared for. What steps can a pastor take to make the transition to small group ministry?
Small Groups: Loyalty Builders or Loyalty Busters
In a properly administered small group system, division and disharmony are not the threats they have been in the past. The author has observed a five-stage adoption process that churches have gone through to achieve loyalty among their small groups.
Christians Grow in Groups
Rooted in their needs not to be lost, people are social beings created to fellowship with God and with each other. A small group is the best soil for development of community and growth.
To Cell or Not To Cell
Cells are useful for fellowship, ministries and gifts, growth, and direction. If your church is not reaching its full potential in these areas, are you willing to pay the price.
Bibliography
Theme bibliography.
Features
Brownsville Revival
Revival fires are still burning in Pensacola, Florida. John Kilpatrick and Steve Hill discuss the price that must be paid for the church to experience ongoing revival.
Clarifying Your Message
People come for your message. Don't disappoint them. Here are eight ways pastors can improve their pulpit presentation.
Editorials
Ministry Matters
Columns
Ministerial Enrichment
The Pastor's Response to the Internet
Managing Your Ministry
Managing Your Church Conflict Creatively Part 1
Clergy, Church, and Law
Federal Court Says Assemblies of God Pastor Is Self-Employed
Confronting Contemporary Issues
The Confidentiality Factor of HIV/AIDS: Blessing or Curse?
Family Matters
Preachers' Kids: Their Unique Challenges and Battles Part 1