Big God in a Small Church

Big God in a Small Church

I grew up as an active member in a medium-sized church of about five hundred. When I was newly married I began ministry work in a megachurch with three services and over two thousand attendees each week. And now as a bit older and with kids growing up way too fast, I...
Experiencing Joy in Ministry

Experiencing Joy in Ministry

In September, God gave me the privilege of traveling to Nepal where I provided Bible teaching at two conferences for rural church leaders and pastors. My husband and I ministered there with the United Mission to Nepal (UMN) from 1982-85, so I felt like I’d returned...
Pastor John Iskat on Living Through a Church Split

Pastor John Iskat on Living Through a Church Split

Often Christians step down from a calling before seeing God accomplish his will, as the pain and suffering that usually come first are too much to bear. Facing a church split and several years of turmoil and ministry stress, Pastor John Iskat of Faith Baptist Church...
Curing the Messiah Complex

Curing the Messiah Complex

Hannah Anderson A few years ago, I found myself going through a period of intense anxiety and stress. From the outside, my life looked fine. Besides serving in my local church, God was opening up more and more opportunities to serve through writing and speaking. I...