Back to the basics: Baptism
December 3-9: The institution A very special day Can you remember the day of your baptism? Those who were baptized as infants may remember seeing pictures and hearing stories about…
Back to the basics: The Lord’s Supper
October 29-November 4: The institution Lord's Supper: A blessed and important meal The night when Jesus first instituted the Lord’s Supper was packed with drama. With his disciples, Jesus celebrated…
Book nook: The Baptismal Life
As the author Rev. Dr. Michael Berg indicates, his book The Baptismal Life is about water. The book explores God’s use of water for his divine purpose. From the start…
Please explain: What does it mean that “many are invited, but few are chosen”?
What does it mean that “many are invited, but few are chosen”? About two-thirds. That is what I tell a couple as they are planning their wedding. About two-thirds of…
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…
Confessions of faith: Erik Alair
A seminary graduate recalls his path to ministry—one filled with questions, challenges, and God’s guidance. As a young adult studying aerospace engineering in California, Erik Alair never dreamed that he…
Traveling through temptations
God's Precious Scriptures lead us through the potholes of this life. Temptation is a word that gives off bad vibes as soon as we hear it. We see temptation as…
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 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…