Intersection: June 2009 Archives

Why Are Young People Leaving?

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Some studies have suggested that 6 out of 10 young people leave the Seventh-day Adventist Church. What can we do about it? Our panel discusses reasons why young people lave the church and give suggestions to help motivate young people to stay involved in the life of their faith community.

Panelists: James Black: Youth director, Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America; Nathan Blake: Lawyer and political staffer; Duane McBride: Chair of Behavioral Studies, Andrews University

Also Included: Interview with Pastor Jan Paulsen and behind the scenes footage from Let's Talk Behind the Scenes

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Worry, Worry, Worry

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We live in a crazy, sometimes violent, painful world. How can Christians find peace when everything seems to militate against it. Anxiety is a daily reality for many people--including Christians. Our panel discusses how we can deal with the problem of worry in our everyday lives, and what biblical principles can help.

Panelists: Willie Hucks: Associate editor, Ministry; Karen Flowers: Co-director, Family Ministries, Seventh-day Adventist world church

Also Included: Interview with World Church President, Pastor Jan Paulsen

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Dealing with Anger

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We know that anger can be destructive, but it's an emotion that each of us experience at one time or other. For some, anger becomes a powerful, uncontrollable force in their lives. Our panel discusses why this emotion is so difficult to control and what biblical principles we can help us deal with anger in a healthy way.

Panelists: Ron Flowers: Co-director, Family Ministries, Seventh-day Adventist world church; Clinton Wahlen: Associate director, Biblical Research Institute; Lauri Preston: Director, Columbia Union College Counseling Center; Gary Counsel: Director, Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries

Also Included: Interview about the effects of anger on our physical, emotional and spiritual state with Peter Landless, Associate director of Health Ministries, Seventh-day Adventist world church

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Living a Successful Life

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What does success mean for you? Money, health, good job, opportunities for your kids? Our panel talks about the way Christ defined success and what this means for the way Christians set priorities and live their lives.

Panelists: Willie Hucks: Associate editor, Ministry Magazine; Karen Flowers: Co-director, Family Ministries, Seventh-day Adventist world church

Also Included: Interview with Don Noble, President of Maranatha Volunteers International

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Secrets of a Happy Marriage

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Why does it seem so hard to build a strong, happy marriage? With divorce rates high than ever and more couples choosing to just cohabitate it seems the institution of marriage is in trouble. Our panel identifies some of the common pitfalls that contribute to unhappy relationships, and explores some of the most important ingredients of successful marriages

Panelists: Ron Flowers: Co-director, Family Ministries, Seventh-day Adventist world church; Karen Flowers: Co-director, Family Ministries, Seventh-day Adventist world church; Willie Oliver: Director, Family Ministries, Adventist Church in North America; Elaine Oliver: Vice president for enrollment, Columbia Union College

Also Included: Interview with Jan and Kari Paulsen about their marriage

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