Ministry Magazine Podcast

Is anointing only for the sick and dying? What qualifies someone to be anointed? Does anointing guarantee healing? What power lies in anointing? 

 Gary A. Buddoo-Fletcher reflects on the effectiveness and benefits of clinical pastoral education (CPE) in his pastoral ministry. 

The 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? 

Understanding the reality of infertility and child loss experienced by pastoral families, and the support that is available to them. 

What are some challenges of middle-aged pastors?  How do leaders lead when they can’t gather? What can they do anyway? 

How do you find the ideal church? 12 qualities that churches should have according to the Bible. 

The difference between 'lament' and 'complaint'. The wonder, power, and beauty found in lamenting. 

We 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? 

What are you prioritizing in life? Are your interests getting in the way of being fully surrendered to Jesus? 

What 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. 

Strategies to help you begin the process of affirming Ellen White’s prophetic ministry in the local church. 

The amazing fruits of Ellen White's deep and meaningful relationship with God. 

The history of some of Ellen White's most famous books. 

Are the prophetic messages of God outdated, and do they need to be updated? Are Ellen White's writings still relevant today? 

How do churches decide who to support financially? What guidelines can pastors and church leaders follow when deciding on which people or communities to help?

Summarizing the seasons of pastoring, and a call to value retired pastors.  

While 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)?

A computer-generated article by artificial intelligence (AI). 

Using AI as a productivity tool: benefits, risks and how to mitigate the dangers.

Are 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?