Pulpit Helps Becomes Disciple Magazine, Moves Online
CHATTANOOGA, TN (December 4, 2009)—Pulpit Helps Magazine, the monthly publication for pastors founded in 1975 by Dr. Spiros Zodhiates of AMG International and AMG Publishers, printed its final issue in November and will re-launch as online-only Disciple Magazine on Dec. 14, 2009.
“We knew 2009 would be a difficult year for us to make ends meet, with the overall economy down and advertisers fleeing from print media outlets,” said editor Justin Lonas, “but we’re extremely excited about the opportunity to reach many more readers that web publishing brings us.”
Disciple will be published bi-weekly at www.disciplemagazine.com and delivered to subscribers by e-mail after its December 14 launch. It will feature many of the same writers as Pulpit Helps and the same focus on equipping pastors and lay teachers to study and teach Scripture. The name change, according to Lonas, is designed to open the door to anyone with a desire to grow in the Word, not only those in formal ministry. “Faithful study of God’s Word is our legacy and will always be our bottom line,” he said.
Lonas said that Disciple Magazine’s focus was not just personal enrichment, but growth into Christ’s command to make disciples in Matthew 28:19. “There are a plethora of Christian publications around the world that focus on individual spiritual growth. We have purposed to be distinctive in tying personal growth to obedience to God’s kingdom purposes—growth not for growth’s sake, but for Christ’s mission,” he said.
Disciple Magazine will continue Pulpit Helps’ tradition of an all-volunteer writing staff, and encourages submission of articles for consideration. Additionally, they request that Christian publishers continue to send books for review, as each issue will contain both in-depth reviews and a “Recent Releases” listing.
Additionally, AMG is developing www.sermonhall.com, a searchable online database of 34 years worth of sermon outlines, illustrations, and quotes from Pulpit Helps. A combined subscription to both Disciple Magazine and Sermonhall.com will be $5.00 per month or $15.00 per year.
Submitted articles and books for review can continue to be sent to:
Justin Lonas
6815 Shallowford Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
editor@disciplemagazine.com
(423) 894-6060, ext. 261
www.disciplemagazine.com
www.sermonhall.com
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