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Ask The Superintendent–Effective Pastoral Leadership

Interview With Thomas E. Trask

Tips on developing your leadership skills.

Character: The Essence Of Effective Leadership

By Richard L. Dresselhaus

Discover how true character reveals itself in the way we handle the "little issues" in our lives.

Leadership On The Otherside

Interview With Bill Easum

Leaders must be obedient and regain passion for the lost to survive in the new world of the 21st century. More resources must be put into training and less on construction.

Pentecostal Leadership For The Long Haul

By Byron D. Klaus

In these changing times of ministry, will you cling to the old framework, go into denial, or make changes as the Spirit directs?

Rediscovering Servant Leadership

By Howard Young

Serving is not just another way to lead. It is leadership according to Christ.

The Minister As A Lifelong Follower-Leader

By Gary R. Allen

Servanthood is about attitude–leadership is about ability. Are you willing to pick up the towel?

Becoming An Effective Leader

By G. Raymond Carlson

Leading in the midst of conquest, conflict, and controversy.

Power Up Your Leadership

By Wayne M. Warner

Becoming a leader requires risk taking.

Leading Change And Living To Tell About It

By Aubrey Malphurs

Are you willing to face the rigors of leading your congregation in the changes required to effectively minister to a changing world?

The Call To Equip: The Answer To Ministry Growth

By John C. Maxwell

Developing others–the multiplication and continuation of your God-given vision.

Transitioning From An Authoritarian To A Biblical Style Of Leadership

By Rick Olsen

Help for those with a domineering personality.

The Necessity Of Leadership In The Smaller Congregation

By Glenn Daman

Small church leadership is relational, not organizational.

Leading The Church In A Multicultural Environment

By Jesse Miranda

Understanding the challenges of a changing world.

Features

The Necessity For Urgency In Preaching

By Thomas H. Lindberg

Preaching clearly, confidently, and convincingly to announce, "This is the way; walk in it" (Isaiah 30:21).

The National Prayer Center–"The Effectual Fervent

Interview with Madonna Paulson

Find out how your church can be involved in this exciting prayer ministry.

The Assemblies Of God Launches New Media And Community Outreach Campaign–God Gives Hope

Interview With Thomas E. Trask and Rick Griepp

A new media campaign for churches of all sizes.

Editorials

MINISTRY MATTERS

By Gary R. Allen

IN CLOSING

By Priscilla Wilson Taylor

Columns

Word Study

The Men of Issachar

By Stanley M. Horton

Theological Enrichment

Biblical Christian Principles For Leadership

By Alan R. Johnson

Managing Your Ministry

Help! I've Fallen Behind And I Can’t Catch Up!

By Mel Surface

Preaching That Counts

Holding Hearers Captive: Three Things That Make It Hard For Listeners To Escape A Sermon

By Craig Brian Larson

Family Matters

Living With Leaders

By Judy Homer Rachels

Worship in the Church

Shepherds With Batons

By Randy Quakenbush

When Pews Are Few

Confessions of A Survivor

By Greg Asimakoupoulos

We Build People

Multiculturalism Within Our Discipleship Ministries: A Leadership Challenge

By LeRoy R. Bartel

Salt & Light

Message, Method, And Means

By Randy Hurst

Financial Concepts

Looking Forward To Paying off That Home Mortgage Early? Not So Fast!

By Randall K. Barton

Clergy, Church & Law

The Implications of Terrorism

By Richard R. Hammar

College Corner

What Makes Our Colleges &Quot;Christian"?

By Robert H. Spence

Focus on America

Critical Incident Stress Management

By Alvin Worthley

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