Ministers today can learn a lot from the life of John Calvin. These two articles include seven lessons for today's pastor, that he may be encouraged in his ministry.

Ministers today can learn a lot from the life of John Calvin. These two articles include seven lessons for today's pastor, that he may be encouraged in his ministry.

This article discusses the importance of ministers having courage in the face of threats from the world and the church.

Courage should be the fundamental attribute of the minister. Courage is essential for bold preaching and for addressing issues in the church. The author discusses why the pastor needs courage, and highlights that this courage comes as a gift from the Holy Spirit.

Motherhood is a good analogy for the work of the minister. They are great principles for the ministry embedded in the role of the mother. The author discusses this concept by looking at 1 Thessalonians 2:7.

Motherhood is a good analogy for the work of the minister. They are great principles for the ministry embedded in the role of the mother. The author discusses this concept by looking at 1 Thessalonians 2:7.

When is it that someone can say he is called to the ministry? This article provides some clarity to this question. Calling is the work of God through the Holy Spirit. The author identifies three essentials aspects of the call to ministry.

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, teaches us to care for and gather in his sheep through the preaching of the gospel. The author of this article discusses the characteristics and calling of a true undershepherd working on the mission field, both at home and abroad.