Ministry Magazine Podcast

Epizodes

• Revival and Reformation - The anatomy of prayer — Kenneth Crawford 27.05.2026 5min

  What transforms a simple morning ritual into a profound encounter with the divine, and how does the mysterious anatomy of prayer bridge the gap between our feeble words and God's infinite understanding? Discover the intimate journey from confession to communion that turns ordinary moments into extraordinary spiritual transformation.
• Public evangelism—maximizing our impact: Lessons and insights from PNG for Christ — Cynthia Faye Barlow, Neil Thompson, Unia K Api, Tracie Mafile’o and Robert K. McIver 21.05.2026 19min

  What happens when public evangelism is grounded in deep relationships, local culture, and prayerful dependence on the Holy Spirit? Drawing on the remarkable PNG for Christ movement, this article explores what made the outreach so effective—and what lessons can shape more meaningful evangelism worldwide.
• A call for a paradigm shift in outreach and evangelism — John K. Amoah 18.05.2026 12min

  What if people experienced belonging before belief—and community before commitment? Could a relational, Christ-centered shift in evangelism transform how the church reaches hearts today?
• Challenges for today’s church: How to reach an increasingly unchurched society — Craig Carr and S. Joseph Kidder 14.05.2026 18min

  How can the church remain relevant in an age of rising secularism and digital spirituality? What does it take to reach an increasingly unchurched society with authentic faith, love, and power?
• Reaching the people: Prosocial witnessing and the church — Karl G. D. Bailey 11.05.2026 14min

  Can helping others be a pathway to deeper faith? How does the integration of prosocial action and witnessing transform both church members and their communities?
• The deconstruction of the superpastor: A therapeutic reading of Psalm 23 — Wagner Augusto Vieira Aragão 07.05.2026 14min

  What if the real crisis in ministry isn’t external pressure—but pastors forgetting they’re still sheep? Could Psalm 23 hold the key to sustainable leadership, rest, and freedom from burnout? 
• Editorial: Church as a foretaste of heaven- Grounded in the Bible and focused on the mission — Artur Stele 04.05.2026 5min

  What does it look like for the church to mirror heaven today—strong in truth yet radically open to all? Could the balance between firm biblical foundations and an always-open invitation be the missing link in the church’s mission?
• Beyond homo deus: Building a biblical worldview in an AI era — Germán H. Alférez 29.04.2026 15min

  In the age of artificial intelligence and transhumanist visions of “Homo Deus,” Germán H. Alférez calls Christians to ground themselves in a biblical worldview that upholds God’s sovereignty over human ambition. He emphasizes the power of mentorship, Scripture, and salvation through Christ as the true path, cautioning against the false promise of technological immortality.
• Living water, new tools - How technology delivers timeless truth — Wintley Phipps 23.04.2026 15min

  Drawing from Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman, this article explores how unchanging “living water” can flow through modern technology to meet people at their moment of deepest spiritual need. While the gospel remains pure and timeless, today’s digital tools dramatically expand the church’s ability to deliver personal, accessible truth to a thirsty world.
• The evolution of the modern pastor in a digital age — Stephen Kabah 20.04.2026 14min

  Stephen Kabah explores how the role of the modern pastor is evolving in a technology-driven world, emphasizing the need for digital literacy, new media engagement, and continuous education to effectively minister to congregations in the digital age. Pastors must balance timeless spiritual truths with innovative methods to shepherd, connect, and equip believers online and offline.
• The (digital) shepherd — Alyssa Truman 16.04.2026 12min

  In an age where sermons can circle the globe in seconds, pastors are called to balance unprecedented digital reach with their primary role as shepherds of a local flock. The (digital) shepherd challenges church leaders to use technology intentionally and relationally-extending care online without neglecting the embodied, personal ministry modeled by Christ.
• Pastor's Pastor - From Linotype to livestream: By every means necessary — Ramon J. Canals 13.04.2026 4min

  From the clatter of a Linotype machine to the reach of livestreams and social media, how has media transformed the way the gospel is shared? This powerful reflection explores how timeless truth, guided by the Holy Spirit, can use modern technology to reach the world before Christ’s return.
• Serving second: When you were qualified, prepared, and still passed over — Toussaint Williams 08.04.2026 13min

  What do you do when you were ready, qualified—and still not chosen? Could the real test of leadership be how you respond when the “oil” falls on someone else?
• Editorial: Overlooked - Jeffrey O. Brown — Jeffrey O. Brown 03.04.2026 4min

  Have you ever been overlooked and wondered if it was unfair—or part of a bigger plan you couldn’t yet see? What if being passed over is sometimes preparation, not rejection?
• NGOs, ministries, and outreach — James Astleford 26.03.2026 9min

  How can pastors effectively engage with the many Adventist ministries and NGOs reaching out in evangelism, health, education, and humanitarian work? Discover practical ways to understand, support, and collaborate with these organizations to expand your church’s impact.
• Building resilience: Pastoral preparation and in-ministry support — David Sedlacek 23.03.2026 12min

  How well are pastors truly being prepared for the emotional and psychological challenges of ministry? This article uncovers the gaps in pastoral training and highlights the critical need for trauma awareness, counseling, mentoring, and stronger conference support to build resilient, healthy ministers.
• Awake, arise, always remember — Michele Seibel 19.03.2026 13min

  In a world marked by disaster, division, and spiritual numbness, God’s urgent call is clear: wake up, walk wisely, and live awake in Christ’s redeeming light. Will the church rise from spiritual slumber to embody forgiveness, intercession, and hope in these evil days?
• Shepherding young adults in the twenty-first century: A challenge or privilege? — Magdiel Larramendy Laurencio 16.03.2026 10min

  Are young adults really a problem in the church-or are they an untapped source of potential waiting to be understood? This article reframes youth ministry as a privilege, urging pastors and members to bridge generational gaps through love, relationship, and genuine connection.
• The greatest sin in the Bible? And Adventist mission in the twenty-first century — Kim Papaioannou 12.03.2026 13min

  Which sin does the Bible emphasize most—and what does it reveal about the dangers of institutionalized disobedience? This article argues that Jeroboam’s subtle, respectable-looking idolatry became Israel’s most destructive sin and offers striking parallels for Adventist mission and the call to uphold true worship today.
• On doing and being: When obedience is about what you become, not just what you do — Yakubu Hakim Ishmael 05.03.2026 9min

  Is obedience to God just about what you do—or about who you become in the process? How can following God’s mysterious leading transform your character and leadership?