Gospel Workers

Preface

Section 1—Called With a Holy Calling

In Christ's Stead

Spiritual Watchmen

Faithfulness in Service

Examples of Human Steadfastness

The Sacredness of the Work

Isaiah's Commission

The Field is the World

The Gospel to all Countries

The Minister's Responsibility

A Burden for Souls

Starving for the Bread of Life

The Urgency of Christ's Work

The Outlook

For Further Study

Section 2—Ministers of Righteousness

Christ Our Example

Simplicity of Christ's Teaching

To Rich and Poor Alike

Christ as a Teacher

A Lesson for Our Time

The Experience of Enoch

The Experience of John the Baptist

Paul, The Apostle to the Gentiles

Section 3—The Needed Preparation

Young Men in the Ministry

The Youth To Be Burden-Bearers

The Need of Training Workers

Education for Missionary Work

The Training of Soldiers

Facilities for Training

Self-Sufficiency

Young Men as Missionaries

Foreign Languages

Young Men Wanted for Hard Places

Voice Training for Workers

Overcoming Defects

Distinct Enunciation

“Study to Show Thyself Approved”

Superficial Knowledge

Canvassing as an Education For the Ministry

Bible Study Necessary to Efficiency

Young Ministers to Labor with Older Ministers

The Young Minister

“Take Heed”

No Excuse for Ignorance

Repaying Hospitality

The Necessity for Steadfastness

Section 4—Qualifications

Consecration

Deeper Consecration Needed

Tactfulness

Paul's Discretion

In New Fields

The Grace of Courtesy

Propriety of Deportment

Ministers to Set a Worthy Example

The Social Relations

Decision and Promptness

Gathering the Fruit—A Dream

Essentials to Service

Sympathy

Integrity

Union with Christ

Humility

Earnestness

Consistency

The Daily Life

Section 5—The Minister in the Pulpit

“Preach the Word”

Policy in Sacred Things

As Sharp Arrows

Breaking the Bread of Life to Souls

Preaching Christ

The Love of God

The Way to Christ

Righteousness By Faith

Counsel To An Evangelist

Practical Suggestions

Carefulness in Manners and Dress

Public Prayer

Reverence in Prayer

Our Attitude in Prayer

Section 6—The Under-Shepherd

The Good Shepherd

Personal Ministry

Visiting Homes

The Shepherd's Work

Bible-Readings with Families

The Value of Individual Effort

The Woman of Samaria

A Division of Labor

Educating Church Helpers

Saved by Effort for Another

The Church a Sacred Trust

The Minister's Wife

Courtesy in the Home

The Minister in His Home

Preaching for Children

Entering into the Feelings of the Youth

The Youth to Act a Part in Church Work

“Feed My Lambs”

Confession of Sin

Submission to God's Will

Remedial Agencies

Prayer for the Sick

Teaching the People to Be Liberal

The Use of the Tithe

A Solemn Obligation

The Support of the Gospel

The Influence of Diet Upon Health

Ministers to Teach Health Reform

How to Present the Principles of Health Reform

The Minister and Manual Work

Insufficient Diet

Our Duty to Preserve Health

Danger from Overwork

Bible Study

Secret Prayer

Unbelief and Doubt

Faith

“Courage in the Lord”

A Season of Trust and Privilege

Courage

How God Trains His Workers

Take Time to Talk with God

Our Greatest Need

Self-Examination

Improving Odd Moments

Need of Mental Culture

Self-Improvement

God's Promises Subject to Conditions

The Holy Spirit as an Educator

Effect of Receiving the Spirit

Nearing the End

The Holy Spirit

Development and Service

Section 7—Helps in Gospel Work

The Test of New Light

The Danger of Rejecting Light

Diverting Minds From Present Duty

A Renewal of the Straight Testimony

The Word of God Our Safeguard

A Warning Against False Teaching

Sound Doctrine

Fanaticism

Humility in Young Ministers

Days of Conflict and Soul-Anguish

Self-Confidence

How to Meet Bitter Attacks

Making Allowance for Others

Not to Hedge Up the Way

Words of Caution

Talents

Human Brotherhood

Exclusiveness

Training for Service

Care in Training the Youth

Christ's Example a Rebuke to Exclusiveness

No Respect of Persons with God

Seclusion

Land and Mining Speculation

Ministers and Commercial Business

Section 8—Dangers

Teaching the Principles of Health Reform

Work for the Wealthy Classes

Enlarging our Forces

Centers of Commerce and Travel

Labor in the Cities

Theatrical Devices

Preliminaries

Formality in Worship

Holding to the Affirmative

Counsel Regarding the Work in Cities

The Health Work

Medical Missionary Work in Cities

The City Mission Training-School

Thoroughness

Wisdom in Condemning Wrong

How to Deal with Objections

Meeting Opposition

Discussions not to be Sought

Defective Methods

A Right Use of the Gifts of Providence

The Cause of Moral Paralysis

The Temperance Work

Religious Liberty

“Be Ye Separate”

Our Attitude in Regard to Politics

Work for the Jews

Securing Attendance

Business Matters

The Training of Young Workers

Importance of the Camp-Meeting

Less Preaching, More Teaching

Sowing and Reaping

Section 9—Methods

Looking to Men for Counsel

Make No Man Your Confessor

Conference Presidents

Section 10—Conference Responsibilities

This is a revised and enlarged compilation from the writings of Ellen G. White. It has become a highly prized handbook of counsel and instruction to ministers and to all other missionary workers connected with the Seventh-day Adventist movement.

Gospel Workers (1915 ed.)

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Section 1—Called With a Holy Calling