Table of Contents: Fall 2005
Editorial -
Richard Kauffman
Features
Opening the gift of time
by Sara Wenger Shenk
Both the Bible and our historical roots help us counter a technology-driven lifestyle
with a pace that recovers healthy Sabbath practices.
Eye on the workplace
by Vernon K. Rempel
Busyness and fragmentation are the top spiritual issues of professionals. The
church can help people find equilibrium and take it into their work world.
Frenzy in the church
by Sue C. Steiner
Church leaders need to structure worship and church activities in ways that
challenge the harried pace of our culture, while also bringing comfort to those
who are stressed by it.
Focused leadership
by Ron Guengerich
What saved the church’s first leaders from being overwhelmed with their
myriad responsibilities?
The horror and bliss of bi-vicational
ministry
by Michael A. King
A small-church pastor learns the art of managing limits.
A holy waste of time
An interview with Marva Dawn on grace and self-care.
Departments
Editorial
Pastoring God’s People – Time for God
by Marvin Lorenzana
Guiding Worship – Passion and relationship lead to “yes”
by Florence Schloneger
Forming Faith – Too busy to teach?
by Elsie Rempel
Tending Body Life – Confessions of a care-aholic
by Keith Harder
Managing the Church – Busyness and church business
by James M. Harder
Engaging the World – Sabbath space in the workplace
by Marlene Kropf
Pondering the Word – Waiting for Heaven to rip open
by Sheila Klassen-Wiebe
Humor: A certain cure for busyness
by Ryan Ahlgrim
Snapshots and Leader tips:
Pastoring slowly; Name the busyness; Three ways to
feel less
busy; The discipline of under-preparing; Keep track of the
hours; Low stress teacher preparation; Spiritual director
brings balance; Preparing for Advent.
Worship Resources
Advent 2005 through New Year’s worship resources
Resources for leaders