1. Sabbath, April 19, 2008 Elders Training Program, Walla Walla University Church

2. Ministering to Shepherds

3. Commissioned … Matthew 28: 18-20 Matthew 28: 18-20 Mark 16:15-18 Mark 16:15-18 Luke 24:47 Luke 24:47 Acts 1:18 Acts 1:18 Revelation 14:6,7 Revelation 14:6,7

4. … and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth-- to every nation, tribe, language and people. He said in a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.” Revelation 14:6,7 NIV

5. Why concern ourselves with clergy of all faiths? 1. Divinely inspired & instructed to do so: –We have a work to do for the ministers of other churches. God wants them to be saved. They, like ourselves, can have immortality only through faith and obedience. We must labor for them earnestly that they may obtain it. God wants them to have a part in His special [p. 77] work for this time. He wants them to be among the number who are giving to His household meat in due season. Why should they not be engaged in this work?

6. Divinely inspired & instructed to do so: –Our ministers should seek to come near to the ministers of other denominations. Pray for and with these men, for whom Christ is interceding. A solemn responsibility is theirs. As Christ's messengers we should manifest a deep, earnest interest in these shepherds of the flock. –6T, p77&78

7. Why concern ourselves with clergy of all faiths? 2. Clergy of other denominations are often unentered territory.

8. P.R.E.A.C.H Project Reaching Every Active Clergy Home

9. Size & Scope In 2005, in one denomination, in one country, 564 entered into theological training for ministry. In 2005, in one denomination, in one country, 564 entered into theological training for ministry. In 2003, one denomination, 17,174 clergy. In 2003, one denomination, 17,174 clergy. In 2000 there were 488,059 Roman Catholic clergy [male], world wide. (Annuarium Statisticum Ecclesiae, Published for 2000) In 2000 there were 488,059 Roman Catholic clergy [male], world wide. (Annuarium Statisticum Ecclesiae, Published for 2000)

10. Size & Scope In 2000 there were 801,185 RC female religious pastoral workers world wide. (Annuarium Statisticum Ecclesiae) In 2000 there were 801,185 RC female religious pastoral workers world wide. (Annuarium Statisticum Ecclesiae) In 2000 there were 110,583 men training for RC priesthood, world wide. (Annuarium Statisticum Ecclesiae) In 2000 there were 110,583 men training for RC priesthood, world wide. (Annuarium Statisticum Ecclesiae) Global estimate of Christian Workers: 5,357,000. (International Bulletin of Missionary research, January 2005) Global estimate of Christian Workers: 5,357,000. (International Bulletin of Missionary research, January 2005) Global estimate of Foreign missionaries: 443,000. (International Bulletin of Missionary research) Global estimate of Foreign missionaries: 443,000. (International Bulletin of Missionary research)

11. Love Jesus Eager to Serve Sincere

12. We need to offer subtle, gracious ministry beyond our 12 tribes, beyond our 28 fundamental beliefs

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