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Can The Holy Grail Teach Us About Holiness?, Karen Knudson

Scholar Week 2016 - present

In Malory's Tale of the Sankgreal, Galahad is presented as a knight who, as part of a magus tradition, is unique to history, with singular, supernatural traits as he completes the quest for the Holy Grail, but who, as part of another tradition, is also presented as a pilgrim in whose footsteps the earnest, Christian knight can follow and learn. Through the narrative of medieval romance, the pilgrim Galahad illuminates the path from practical wisdom, through disengagement with worldly realities, to ultimate union with Christ.

An Existential Interpretation Of The Doctrine Of Holiness, Mildred Bangs Wynkoop

Wesleyan Holiness Books

The purpose of this book is three-fold. First, to analyze and evaluate the status of the "holiness" message today. In this analysis the problems raised by the preaching of holiness will be faced squarely. Then, a fresh examination of the Scriptures will be attempted upon which the holiness message is based. Finally, a constructive theological statement will be proposed in which, it is hoped, some of the most serious questions will find a satisfactory answer.

This is not a book for the scholar primarily though it is hoped he will find it worth his time to examine either to approve, …

Brief Glimpses Of Women In Ministry Within Early Holiness Organizations And The Church Of The Nazarene, Robert Doyle Smith

Faculty Scholarship – Theology

This is a revised paper edited to fit the format for Scholar Week presentations April 2013 at Olivet Nazarene University. The earlier longer draft had been presented in the Women’s In Ministry Conference held at Glasgow University in May 2012. As a document delivered in a speaking context it does not include the normal documentation.

Reading the journals of the three primary groups that merged to form the Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene (PCN) in 1907 and 1908 reveals the context that made possible the ordination of Olive Winchester and her early ministry within the PCN. This paper provides glimpses …

Early Glimpses Of Women In Ministry Within Early Holiness Organizations And The Church Of The Nazarene, Robert Doyle Smith

Faculty Scholarship – Theology

Paper first presented at the Women in Ministry Conference held at Glasgow University in May 2012. The conference celebrated the first woman, Olive Winchester, to be ordained in the UK. As a document delivered in a speaking context it does not include the normal documentation.

Reading the journals of the three primary groups that merged to form the Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene (PCN) in 1907 and 1908 reveals the context that made possible the ordination of Olive Winchester and her early ministry within the PCN. This paper provides glimpses of women minsters through the journals of these early groups …

Dismantling The Myths: The Connection Between Faith And Morality, Frank M. Moore

Books and Manuscripts – Theology

Includes full text of Chapter 1 only.

In this revision to his 1997 guide to making wise choices, the author discusses the moral compass that can assist us in dealing with confusing ethical issues of our times. Strategies for making ethical decisions that are sensible and based on God’s word are presented.

Contents: 1. Getting Started: Setting the Stage – 2. Say “Cheese:” Snapshots from Our Culture – 3. A Penny for Your Thoughts: The Way We Think Becomes the Way We Live – 4. On Guard: Preparing for the Culture Battle – 5. Here We Stand: What Christians Believe …

The Journey Within: Learning To Live The Holy Life, Frank M. Moore

Books and Manuscripts – Theology

Book two in the Holy Life Bible Study Series.

Full text via download: Study 1 -- New Testament Snapshots of Holiness

Contents: New Testament Snapshots of Holiness – Another Counselor – A Big Event for Your Big Adventure – A Call to Holiness – Needed: Heart Cleansing – My Consecration – God’s Gift of Sanctification – The Forerunner – Our Coach – Life in the Spirit – Growing in the Spirit – Tying It All Together.

Traveling With Friends: Becoming God's Holy People Together, Frank M. Moore

Books and Manuscripts – Theology

Book three in the Holy Life Bible Study Series.

Full text available via download: Study 1 -- Living in a Community of Faith

Contents: Living in a Community of Faith – Living with the Saints – Living with Less-than-Perfect Saints – Living with Temptation – Living with Trials – Living in a World That Doesn’t Make a Place for God – Looking In and Reaching Out – Really Caring – Not in Public – Golden Rules for Holy Living – Three Sets of Two – Tying It All Together.

Serving Others Along The Road: Revealing Christ's Love Through Holiness, Frank M. Moore

Books and Manuscripts – Theology

Book four in the Holy Life Bible Study Series.

Full text available: Study 1 -- In the World But Not of It

Contents: In the World But Not of It – Salt, Light, Yeast – Leave the Altar and Report to Work – Taking Risks for God – A Lifestyle of Service – Keeping a Light Touch – Investing in the Kingdom – Your Unconscious Influence – Offering Deliverance – Sharing My Faith – Making Disciples – Tying It All Together.

God's Road Map For Us: The Plan Of Holiness, Frank M. Moore

Books and Manuscripts – Theology

Book one in the Holy Life Bible Study Series.

Full text available via download: Study 1 - Welcome to the Adventure

Contents: Welcome to the Adventure – Meeting God – In His Image – Created to Be Holy – The Way We Were – Choosing Not to Follow Directions – Restoration Promised – Abraham: The Blameless Man – A Systems Approach – A Better Approach – Holiness Requires the Cross – Tying It All Together.

Breaking Free From Sin's Grip: Holiness Defined For A New Generation, Frank M. Moore

Books and Manuscripts – Theology

Includes full text of Chapter 1 only.

Exploring the ongoing story of the relationship between God and humanity, this book looks at God’s plan for His children, how we have derailed that plan, and how God involves himself in our lives to bring us back to His original plan for us.

Contents: An Adventure Story – The Test – Who Is He? – The Cure – A Long-Awaited Dream Comes True – The Transformation – The Helper – ETA – Perfect Yet? – False Advertising – The Test-Drive – Steve: A Case Study – Christlikeness.

Preacher's Magazine Volume 74 Number 04, Neil B. Wiseman (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL Thanks, Brother, for Shaping Our Ministry, Neil B. Wiseman

FEATURE What People Remember About Your Ministry, Neil B. Wiseman

COLLECTION OF RANDAL E. DENNY WRITINGS Is Your Passport Ready?; The Most Neglected Ministry in the Church; We Preach Christ Crucified; At Your Service, Lord!; Pastoral Ministry: A Front Seat in Human Experience; Sunday School Is More Important than We Think; Theology of the Church—We Are Family; The Secret of Victorious Living; Just a Parish Priest; Precious Moments of Worship; What I Learned from Receiving Pastoral Care; To Be Used of God; What Is Success in Ministry?; Serendipities of Work …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 74 Number 03, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

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EDITORIAL Passport for Home, Wilbur W. Brannon

HOLINESS Definite Holiness Preaching, Morris Chalfant

HOLINESS CLASSICS Holiness Teaching—New Testament Times to Wesley, by Paul Merritt Bassett, J. Kenneth Grider

TODAY’S BOOKS FOR TODAY’S PREACHERS A Dangerous Hope, Derl G. Keefer

PREACHER’S EXCHANGE

CHURCH MUSIC Hymn Story of the Month—Part Four, Keith Schwanz; A Tight Squeeze, Donna G. Kelley; How I Taught Children to Sing—When I Couldn’t Carry a Tune, Lois Hoadley Dick

FEATURES The Sticky Question of Denominational Loyalty, Richard S. Taylor; Go On to Maturity, William Tucker; Church of the Solid Rock, Joseph M. Stowell

CHURCH …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 74 Number 02, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL Beautiful Savior, Randal E. Denny

FEATURE A Scientist Takes Steps Along His Damascus Road, Karl Giberson; Memories, Movements, and Measurements of Grace, Bud Reedy; Small-talk Your Way to a Successful Career, Patricia L. Fry

GREAT HOLINESS CLASSICS The Holy Spirit and the Church’s Master, Paul S. Rees

EVANGELISM Candles and Roses, Ernest McNaught

CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYS Implications of the Incarnation, David Hoffman; Christmas Blesses Small, J. Grant Swank Jr.

CHURCH MUSIC Hymn Story of the Month—Part Three, Keith Schwanz

PREACHING Attitude Check, Jim L. Wilson

PASTOR’S PERSONAL GROWTH Children with a Glass Life: A Review of the …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 74 Number 01, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL An Unfaltering Faith, Randal E. Denny

FEATURE The Limits of Plagiarism, J.B. Chapman

HOLINESS CLASSICS I Want to Know Christ, Carl Leth

HOLINESS HERITAGE Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary Heritage Day, Floyd T. Cunningham

PREACHING Preparing Your Attitude for Sunday, Craig Rench

BIBLICAL STUDIES The Biblical Gift of Tongues, B.D. Webb

WORSHIP Now Hear This, Jim I. Wilson; The Need to Feel Unstrung, Doug Barnett

CHURCH MUSIC Hymn Story of the Month, Part Two, Keith Schwanz

SERMON Is There Hope for the Hapless Wedding Guest?, C.S. Cowles

PICTURE WINDOWS FOR PREACHING, Compiled by Derl G. Keefer

WESLEYANA Within a …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 73 Number 04, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL Pastors and Parishioners Really Do Need Each Other, Randal E. Denny

GREAT HOLINESS CLASSICS, Aaron M. Hills

SPECIAL FEATURE Life in the Family of God, Roger L. Hahn

SPECIAL Is This Epochal?, J. Kenneth Grider

PREACHING A Theology of Reminder, John A. Kitchen

EVANGELISM Interview with Tom Nees, Bryon McLaughlin

REVIVAL Keeping the Church Alive, Muriel Larson; True Stories, Mary Legner

PASTOR’S PERSONAL GROWTH The Biblical Basis for Accountability Relationships, David E. Dryer; Pastor, Who Looks After You?, John I. Hoh Jr.; To Whom Does the Pastor Talk?, Ronald L. Phelps

TODAY’S BOOKS FOR TODAY’S …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 73 Number 03, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

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GREAT HOLINESS CLASSICS A New Crisis Ensues, E. Stanley Jones

FEATURE The Triumphant Defeat, John G. Merritt

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Is There a Place for Shepherds in This Era of Ranchers Complex?, Edmond P. Nash; Ministry Means a Cross, Jerry McCant; Willing Workers, Sue Murphy Mote; The Wacky World of Ministering to the Unchurched: The High Cost of Reaching People You Never Expected to See in Church, Karen Aaker; Ministry: By Gender or by Gift?, Jeannie Neufeld; To Forgive Is to Forget, Raquel Liz Cintron-Forrest

PREACHER’S EXCHANGE

PASTOR, BE ENCOURAGED Where Do Pastors and Mates Go for Help?, C. Neil Strait …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 73 Number 02, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL We Rocked the Ark, Randal E. Denny

FEATURE Living by Vows, J. Robertson McQuilkin

PASTOR’S PROFESSIONAL GROWTH The Mystery of Penned Ministries, Raymond C. Kratzer

CHURCH GROWTH Helping a Church Rise and Walk: The Minister as Therapist, Russel L. Jarvis

THEOLOGY Fundamentalism and the Church of the Nazarene, Edwin E. Crawford Jr.; A Wesleyan View of Scripture, H. Ray Dunning

PASTORAL CARE Spiritually Single: Ministering to the Unequally Yoked, Marcia Dummler Mitchell; Truth or Sad Consequences? A Game You Shouldn’t Play, Birney Dibble

PASTOR’S PERSONAL GROWTH Ministry in the Second Half, J. Grant Swank Jr.

BOOK REVIEW

PREACHING The …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 73 Number 01, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL Be Honest with One Another, Randal E. Denny

FEATURES Overcoming an Abusive Past, Norman Moore; A Gift of Life in the Face of Death, Rick L. Williamson; Saying Farewell to Your Church, Ponder Gilliland; Transition Summit at Glen Eryie, Wilbur Brannon

PREACHING Marks of Effective Preaching, Robert Premus

CHURCH HISTORY Forgotten Giant of the British Pulpit, Paul Murray

MISSIONS Renewal Through Social Outreach: Practical Guidelines, Jerry L. Appleby

EVANGELISM Evangelicals and the “Homosexual Problem,” J. Grant Swank Jr.

HOLINESS How I Know I Am Filled with the Holy Spirit, Victor Wellington Peters

PASTORAL COUNSELING When to Refer to a …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 72 Number 04, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL Offer Hospitality to One Another, Randal E. Denny

FEATURE Getting a Head Start on the Future, Robert H. Scott; The Glory of Ministry, Wilbur W. Brannon; Transformed Troublemaker, Muriel Larson

PASTOR’S PERSONAL GROWTH Daddy, Why Don’t You Practice What You Preach?, Ralph L. Moulton; What Does Fasting Do?, Morris Chalfant; Tunnel of Love, Lynn Allen; In God Alone, Faith Warren; Made in Heaven, Grown on Earth, Sandy Sheppard

PREACHING No Hunting, G. R. “Scott” Cundiff; It’s Reporting Time Again, Douglas A. Rohl; Passing on the Word!, Mark W. Royall

THEOLOGY Why I Don’t Believe in Evolution, Thomas Lorimer; Baptism, …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 72 Number 03, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL Submit to One Another, Randal E. Denny

FEATURES Consulting Editors Walking on the Edge, Wilbur W Brannon; Earth Day, Kenneth T. Meredith

PASTOR, BE ENCOURAGED God Is in Action, Through You, C. Neil Strait

THEOLOGY What Is the Biblical Response to Moral Misconduct in Holiness Churches?, Richard S. Taylor; Eternal Security, the True and the False, Ralph A. Mickel

CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYS The Convincing Power of the Cross, Mark S. Cople; Discovering What Really Counts, J. Grant Swank Jr.

EVANGELISM A Whole New Paradigm for the Church’s Mission, Doug Samples

PREACHING What Is the Beating Heart of Your Worship Service?, …

Dismantling The Myths: Realigning Moral Choices With Faith, Frank M. Moore

Books and Manuscripts – Theology

Includes full text of Chapter 4 only.

In this guide to making wise ethical choices, the author discusses the current moral climate, how people in our society think, and what the Bible says about making moral choices. Strategies for aligning our personal and community lives with our faith and relating properly to our world are presented.

Contents: Getting Started: Setting the Stage – Say “Cheese:” Taking a Snapshot of Baby Boomers and Generation Xers – A Penny for Your Thoughts: The Way We Think Becomes the Way We Live – On Guard: Preparing for the Culture Battle – Here We …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 72 Number 02, Randal E. Denny

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL Thanks to an Old Friend and Welcome to a New Feature, Randal E. Denny

FEATURE Judgment, She Wrote, Wesley D. Tracy; How Pastors Can Bring Unity, Robert Moeller

PREACHING Preach, Pastor!, Harold R. Crosser; Stump Preaching, Frank Eifert

CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYS Caesar or Christ?, C. S. Cowles; The Word Became Flesh: A Christmas Reading, Peter A. Samuelson; Christmas Reminds Us Babies Are Important, Morris Chalfant; Senior Ornaments on Our Tree, J. Grant Swank Jr.

PASTOR, BE ENCOURAGED The Barren Times, C. Neil Strait

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Public Ministry, Private Pain, Bill O’Connor

THEOLOGY Preaching the Trinity, Roderick T. Leupp

PASTORAL CARE …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 72 Number 01, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL Forgive One Another, Randal E. Denny

FEATURE Revisionists Violate Christ’s Teaching and Arouse Political Ire, Lawrence A. Schulz; I’m Not a Racist, But . . . , Al Miles; When Your Children Divorce: The Church’s Response, Elaine Seppa

PASTORAL CARE Walking with the Wounded, Karen Lunsford; The Funeral—Obligation or Opportunity?, Douglas L. Janssen

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Opening Prison Doors for Women in Ministry—Setting the Captives Free, Doug Samples; A Shepherd’s Hands, Joyce Williams

PASTOR’S PERSONAL GROWTH The Eighth Quarter of Ministry, Kenneth Vogt; 1 + 1 = Survival, Carl C. Green

THEOLOGY Salvation and Judgment: Two Sides of God’s Love, …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 71 Number 04, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL Celebrating Our Heritage: A Church with a Mission, Randal E. Denny

FEATURE No Laughing Matter, J. Grant Swank Jr.

SERMON Nourishment for Life, William Richard Ezell; The Dedication of New Hymnals, Edward L. Estep

PREACHING Authentic Preaching vs. Homiletical Narcissism, Wayne E. Oates; Show and Tell: How to Preach an Unforgettable Sermon, Ryan MacPherson; Book Review, J. Kenneth Grider

WORSHIP The Pastoral Prayer, Carl C. Green

CHURCH ADMINISTRATION Six Steps to Enhance the Effectiveness of Video Training: A Strategy to Promote the Transformation of Leaders from Observers to Participants, Norman G. Wilson

THEOLOGY How Not to Celebrate Communion, George …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 71 Number 03, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL Serve One Another, Randal E. Denny

WORSHIP The Lord’s Supper, Alden Aikens

THEOLOGY Beautiful Baptism, Martin LeRoy Gladden

THOUGHTS IN A THEOLOGIAN’S CORNER Selecting Our Issues, J. Kenneth Grider

BIBLICAL LITERATURE How We Say the Lord’s Prayer, Carl Bangs

FEATURE Whatever Happened to Authority?, Joseph Seaborn

HOLINESS The Wesleyan Doctrine of Christian Perfection, William M. Greathouse; Essentials of Effective Holiness Preaching, RichardS. Taylor

CHURCH ADMINISTRATION The Young in Heart—Let’s Put Them to Work!, Muriel Larson; Mom’s Rocking Chair, Jay Dargan; Pirates in the Church?, Carmen Wassam

PICTURE WINDOWS FOR PREACHING, Compiled by Derl G. Keefer

PASTOR, BE ENCOURAGED Live …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 71 Number 02, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EVANGELISM Billy Graham—Skywalker for God, Dan Wooding

EDITORIAL Don’t Criticize One Another, Randal E. Denny

FEATURE Where Is God in All of This Suffering?, Morris Chalfant

PASTORAL CARE Ministering in Crisis Situations, Ronald L. Phelps

PREACHER’S EXCHANGE

CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYS Christmas Means Seeing Jesus, J. Grant Swank, Jr.

CHAPLAINCY One Mission, Many Callings, David Grosse

PASTOR, BE ENCOURAGED Preaching Is Significant, C. Neil Strait

PREACHING The (Wo)manly Art of Preaching, Thomas W. Goodhue

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Empty Pantries and Overdue Bills, Gene Williams

STEWARDSHIP Disability Insurance: A Necessity, Not an Option, Board of Pensions and Benefits, USA Church of the Nazarene

PASTOR’S …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 71 Number 01, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL
“Happy 100th Birthday” to the Mother Church, Randal E. Denny

SPECIAL FEATURE
Transitional Communities: A Case Study in Multicongregational Ministry, Ron Benefiel

CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYS
Thanksgiving in Three Tenses, Willard A. Scofield

GUEST EDITORIAL
How to Interpret the Pastoral Vote, Joseph Seaborn

HOLINESS
Steps to the Abundant Life, J. Grant Swank Jr.

PREACHING
Fill It Up, Mister, Harold and Lila Morgan

PASTOR’S PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
What Should We Do About Failure?, Al Truesdale

PASTOR’S PERSONAL GROWTH
When It’s a Sin to Ask Forgiveness

PREACHER’S EXCHANGE

PASTOR, BE ENCOURAGED
Another Look at Success, C. Neil Strait
You Can Please Some of the …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 70 Number 04, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL
Encourage One Another, Randal E. Denny

REVIVAL
The Coming Holiness Revival, Robert E. Coleman
Come Home, Rat!, Ruth Friesen

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
Just Call Me Pastor, Gene Williams

CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
Preventing Child Abuse in Church, Al Miles

PASTORAL CARE
Who’s Caring for the Caregivers?, Betty B. Robertson

CHURCH GROWTH
The Seismic Church, John E. Moore

PASTOR, BE ENCOURAGED
When It’s Time to Change Channels, C. Neil Strait

MULTIPLE STAFF MINISTRIES
Strengthening Staff Relationships, Bill O’Connor
Cool Philosophy, Fred W. Hinrichs

PASTOR’S PERSONAL GROWTH
Restoring the Stolen Faith, Bernard A. LoPinto
Search Committee Report

PASTOR’S PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
How to Get Along …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 70 Number 03, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL
Accept One Another, Randal E. Denny

FEATURE
Runaway, J. Grant Swank, Jr.

CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYS
From Worm to King, Wilbur W. Brannon
The Crucified One, Gary Waller
Easter Means “Rising from the Dead,” Morris Chalfant

FEATURE
The Verdict of History, George J. Douglas

WORSHIP
The Altar and How to Use It, Richard A. Lint
The Difference, Michael Andrews In Spirit and in Truth: The Search for True Worship, Carl M. Leth

CHURCH GROWTH
In the Small Church, Can You Overcome the Survival Mentality?, S. Alan Duce

PREACHING
Homiletical Hints from a Veteran Preacher, V. Neil Wyrick

SOUNDING BOARD
All Alone?, …

Preacher's Magazine Volume 70 Number 02, Randal E. Denny (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL
Wash One Another’s Feet, Randal E. Denny

CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYS
Every Pastor’s Nightmare, Laurie Lechlitner
An Inn for Christmas, J. Grant Swank, Jr.
The Magi—How Did They Know?, Gary L. Durham

PASTOR’S PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Overcoming Insecurity in the Ministry, Richard S. Taylor

PREACHING
The Sacred Word of God Preached, Neil Hightower
Preacher, Do You Understand the Times?, Morris Chalfant

PASTOR, BE ENCOURAGED
Draw Strength from Your Call to Preach, C. Neil Strait

PASTOR’S PERSONAL GROWTH
Here Is My List, Lord, Arthur E. Parry
Are You the Perfect Preacher?, Debra Fulghum Bruce

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
Chancy and a Little Bit Lonely, Charles …