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How Long in One Place? Considering the Length of Ministry

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  • John A. Haverland

How long should a minister stay in one congregation? After considering the reasons for staying in and leaving a congregation as a minister, this article shows that longer ministries are better for both the minister and his congregation.

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Many Gifts, One Body

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  • Burk Parsons

What does it mean that believers have differing gifts, and yet are members of one body? This article discusses the various roles of members of the congregation and the leadership of the pastor. Each member is critical for the proper functioning of the whole body, the church.

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My Last Word: Let the Deacons Use Their Office Well

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

This article is a continuation of the previous articles entitled Diaconal Conferences. Considering the difficult nature of their work, this article is designed to encourage deacons to do their work faithfully and diligently. It is a call to both elders and the congregation to encourage deacons. The author also highlights that Christ promises a reward for faithful deacons - this also is a great encouragement to deacons to perform their work to the best of their abilities.

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The Congregation’s Support of the Ministry of the Gospel (2)

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

These two articles build off of the series entitled The Congregation's Support of Her Diaconate​. Is it the obligation of each church member to financially support the ministry of the Gospel? This article looks at the Old Testament in order to answer this question.

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The Congregation’s Support of the Ministry of the Gospel (1)

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

These two articles build off of the series entitled The Congregation's Support of Her Diaconate​. Is it the obligation of each church member to financially support the ministry of the Gospel? The author first defines what the ministry of the Gospel is, and then discusses paying the minister, providing a place of worship, and supporting mission work.

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The Congregation’s Support of Her Diaconate (1): The Calling of the Whole Congregation

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

This article gives a sobering reminder of the congregation's responsibility to support the diaconate. Caring for the poor and needy is the work of the congregation as well as the deacons. This article establishes the biblical ground for this calling, showing that the call is to the congregation as a whole, but also to each and every member of the congregation.

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Pastors: Some Implications From Paul's Defence

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  • Michael Parsons

This article looks at Paul's defence of his ministry in 2 Corinthians 10:18 and the implications of this text for pastors today. The author discusses the pastor in his relationship to God, the pastor and his message/preaching, and the pastor in his relationship to the congregation. 

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The Congregation's Regard for Her Preacher

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  • David J. Engelsma

This article is about the congregation's care, protection and regard for her minister. The article also looks at the concern that the consistory is to have for the minister's faithfulness. 1 Timothy 5:17-19 is also discussed.

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Putting Youth Back into the Ministry

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  • Philip G. Ryken

This article is about youth and the congregation/church. The spiritual gifts and service of young people are discussed, as well as Acts 2:17.

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A "Congregation of Believers"

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  • Peter Y. De Jong

This article is about the church as a congregation of believers.

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Survival in the Ministry

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  • Maurice Roberts

This article is about the vulnerability and problems in the ministry. The author addresses the congregation and the minister in this regard.

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The Minister and the Church – Biblical Attitudes

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  • Paul E. G. Cook

This article is about how the church should regard the minister, and how the minister should regard the congregation.

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How Should a Minister Address the Congregation?

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is about how the minister should address the congregation when he starts with his sermon.

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