First, did you even know there was a magazine called "Ministry Today?"
You can check them out HERE!
But let me back up a second...
I am a sucker for kids selling stuff. Maybe because I had to sell ads and wreaths growing up and hated every second of it - I am NOT a salesman. Whatever the reason, if I answer the door - you'll probably make a sale!
The long/short of it: I subscribed to Ministry Today...as I was starting (still working on) my ministry and thought maybe this mag could help.
My thoughts?
It's just another magazine.
Articles to sell ads.
The cover looks no different than what you'd expect for any other magazine - a list of articles promising the latest fad or "technique" to do __________ (whatever you are looking to do).
Really?
Sure the "content" is different, yet the style and execution is exactly the same. My current issue states the following on the cover: "Discover IHOP-KC'S Strategy for: Keeping platform ministry pure, spirit-led children's ministry, fasting more effectively...
What?
Fasting more effectively?
How is that different than when Men's Health has an article on: More effective push-ups?
I hate to be cynical (okay, maybe I don't) but what the he(xx)?
Effective fasting?
Have we reduced following Christ to "effective fasting?"
Want to know how your music can "go beyond worship?" (also in this edition)
I'm not sure what I expected, but I know it WASN'T this.
But before I get tooooooooo cynical, I take the words of Jesus to heart: Those who aren't against us, are for us.
So, while I may disagree with their methods (as I'm sure they would certainly disagree with mine) I leave it to God to decide. If he is cool with it, than I will be as well - though I don't have to support them by renewing my subscription, which I won't.
Are nuggets of gold to be found?
I'm sure...in fact, I found an article written by a friend's pastor (which I gave him the issue). If even for that fact, alone, the magazine is worth it.
When it all comes down to it - who am I to knock them down?
If this magazine might possibly influence the new Billy Graham, than I shall humbly step out of the way....
I think I like the Ministries of Yesterday better than the Ministries of Today - that's my (old person) perspective. But as you said, there might be a golden nugget to be found if searched for.
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