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Ben McPhaull is a pastor, speaker and trainer who captures audiences with his compelling testimony and Gospel-centered preaching. This is a place to find support as you study the Word and encouragement to live with integrity on the path God has for you. Here you will find links to books, websites, audio and video that will speak to your situation as an Adventist pastor.
Exsdapastors
3y ago
The entire story is in the most recent issue of Proclamation Magazine.
Here is an excerpt:
The life EXAMINED
with Carolyn Macomber
What is integrity?
What does it mean to live with integrity? The word “integrity” is defined as the state of being whole and undivided. The opposite of integrity would be a state of dividedness.
For forty-six years I lived in a divided but unexamined state. I knew something wasn’t quite right with my belief system, but I couldn’t figure out what it was.
Seventh-day Adventism always seemed to have something missing as I was growing up. Things didn’t seem to add up ..read more
Exsdapastors
3y ago
When my resignation became public, I received a phone call from a pastor-friend encouraging me and telling me, in essence, “I’m next.” God used him to encourage me when others were trying to sew seeds of doubt. I’ve asked him to tell his story of pastoring at the crossroads. For obvious reasons, I am featuring his interview anonymously, but I invite you to pray for him during this transition.
Q. How long have you been a Seventh-day Adventist pastor?
A. I’ve been a Seventh-day Adventist pastor for 10 years.
Q. What made you start questioning the doctrines?
A. I made it a habit to read my ..read more
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This video examines the claims of the religion’s founder, the late prophetess Ellen G. White, and compares her unique beliefs with Biblical truth.
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3y ago
http://www.1spotmedia.com/index.php/vod_item/detail/id/570ea1e0fe2470030044c69f ..read more
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3y ago
Be sure you to read Part 1 of the interview with this Adventist pastor contemplating his exit. Let’s pray for this pastor as he makes tough choices and has critical conversations during his transition. We know God will continue to order his steps.
Q. What is keeping you in SDA ministry right now?
A. Timing. I believe that it is absolutely paramount to get out from the SDA church; however, timing must be carefully weighed. My current plan is to resign at the end of the year (only 5 months left). I want to finish out this year with my church in order that we can complete a few projects that ..read more