JANUARY 2021 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PASTORS THE NUTS AND PSALMS, HYMNS, AND CHARGING YOUR 14 BOLTS OF MINISTRY 18 SONGS FROM THE 22 SPIRITUAL DEVICE SPIRIT FAITH ★ COURAGE ★ STRENGTH TWO AWARD WINNING STORIES ON DVD! The first feature is the WWI portrayal of ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS Dr. John McCrae, who wrote the epic poem • The Centurion of Matthew 8 In Flanders Fields. The second tells the story • Longinus at the Cross of the sinking of the troop ship Dorchester • Cornelius • The Philippian Jailer off the coast of Newfoundland. • Plus More! TO ORDER visit: www.BibleFaces.com Dr. Dick Stenbakken • 2493 Frances Drive • Loveland, CO 80537 • Phone: 970-667-0866 BibleFaces Soldiers of Destiny Ad Minstry Full Pg v2.indd 1 5/19/20 5:04 PM FAITH ★ COURAGE ★ STRENGTH CONTENTS No fear | 06 4 LETTERS GEORGE W. 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LEGAL ADVISOR Spring, MD 20904-6600 USA. Association, General Conference of Todd R. McFarland www.ministrymagazine.org/subscribe. Seventh-day Adventists.®. Ministry is a PRINTED IN THE USA. Dr. Dick Stenbakken • 2493 Frances Drive • Loveland, CO 80537 • Phone: 970-667-0866 BibleFaces Soldiers of Destiny Ad Minstry Full Pg v2.indd 1 5/19/20 5:04 PM LETTERS does not increase giving. “Each article had poignancy Teaching the development of a wholistic life of discipleship and constructive ideas. I admit and living in the full joy of the Lordship of Jesus Christ over every part of my life is that it’s rare for me to digest where heartfelt liberality is generated. them all, but this month’s —Ray Hartwell, director of Grateful Living, the Stewardship Ministry of the Georgia- breadth of topics and ideas Cumberland Conference, Calhoun, Georgia, United States. made me break the tradition!” he September issue of TMinistry was “one of the best” ever. Each article had poignancy and constructive weekly were more likely to Like father . ideas. I admit that it’s rare for give. Barbe concludes that to y father was a pastor me to digest them all, but increase liberality we need “to and subscribed to the this month’s breadth of topics M encourage more members to magazine. It meant so much and ideas made me break the study their Sabbath School to his ministry, I’m excited to tradition! lesson and attend Sabbath follow in his steps and join the School.” While it may be true —Harley Stanton, Youngtown, Tasmania, Ministry family. that study of the Sabbath Australia —Dr. Milton Hathaway, New Covenant School lesson could be Community Church, Quinton, Virginia, United predictive of a member more States likely to give, I do not believe it is September, a causative great! But . factor. found much to appreciate I in all three articles on Stewardship by Bonita Shields, Skip Bell, and Aniel Barbe (September 2020). However, there is a caution to be observed in Barbe’s article, “Building a Culture of Liberality in the Local Church,” where he Simply cites McIver’s research indi- promoting cating that people who pray church regularly, study the Bible and attendance their Bible study guides daily, and Sabbath and attend church services School study 4 MINISTRY EDITORIAL Pavel Goia, AUDIO FOR SCAN DMin, is editor of Ministry. The final inspection few years ago, while I was pastoring in This passage mentions preaching, but it is Kentucky, United States, my wife, Daniela, not limited to preaching. “Much more than mere A was owner and director of a small nursing sermonizing is included in preaching the gospel.” home for veterans of war. The social workers in “You are with one hand to reach up and by faith charge of that district came monthly to see how take hold of the mighty arm which brings salva- well she cared for the veterans. The social workers tion, while with the other hand of love you reach would always call and announce their inspection. the oppressed and relieve them.”2 But each year, there was an annual inspection— and that visit was never announced. “He will sit on the throne of His glory. About five people from the state came. They inspected everything related to the care of the All the nations will be gathered before veterans: the quality of food and medication charts, the house and water temperatures, and Him, and He will separate them one from the fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. Business owners were afraid of this inspection another, as a shepherd divides his sheep because invariably the state inspectors found something to be corrected. Large errors would from the goats.” Matt. 25:31,32, NKJV result in a fine or even closure of the facility. Every time they came to inspect my wife’s business, the process was the same—and so was the result. After checking every detail thoroughly, Eternal life they would express appreciation for her work. For Revelation 14 also mentions a judgment, but many consecutive years, she received certification it is based on an inspection taking place now. and recognition for running the best state facility “When the nations are gathered before Him in its class. They would remark, “We don’t under- [Christ], there will be but two classes, and their stand how you do things so well. Weren’t you eternal destiny will be determined by what they anxious about the inspection?” have done or have neglected to do for Him in the “No,” Daniela would reply, “because I make sure person of the poor and the suffering.”3 I prepare for it.” So I understand why Jesus’ words may cause They would ask, “How do you prepare for the fear: “ ‘Therefore you also be ready, for the Son inspection, since you don’t know when we are of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect’ ” coming?” (Matt.