Q&A: What does it mean to be called into the public ministry?
What does it mean to be called into the public ministry? How do you deliberate a call? Ministry is a word that means “service.” What is the service we are…
Faithfully serving you
This June, two men who have served faithfully as district presidents will conclude their time in that office. Jon Buchholz, president of the Arizona-California District, has decided not to stand…
The public ministry and the divine call
What does it mean when an individual receives a call to share God’s Word with other people? Every Christian has been given the task of sharing and proclaiming the message…
Behind the scenes: How graduates are assigned to ministry
A retired district president shares his insights into the joys and challenges that are a part of each Assignment Day. Anticipation. Excitement. Joy. That’s what Assignment Day is for so…
The Lord calls: Article 4
A congregation needs to prepare to meet its new called worker. “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” The recent college graduate hoping to be hired…
The Lord calls: Article 3
While a vacancy may be difficult, the Lord will bless a congregation through it. He had spent nearly three weeks carefully considering the call the Lord of the church had…
The Lord calls: Article 2
The Lord guides his people to select public servants of the gospel. After 24 years of faithful service, Pastor Smithson decided to retire. The members of the congregation knew that…
The Lord calls: Article 1
The Lord uses his church to place public ministers of the gospel where he wants them to serve. There is no use denying it. The language of the church is…
More about the divine call
The news usually comes in an announcement after worship. Your pastor or one of the teachers in your school has received a divine call to serve in another place. That announcement comes as the result of…