Month: October 2012

  • October 31, 2012
    Tomorrow is All Saints Day. Many churches choose the Sunday nearest to that day, in this case probably November 4,…
  • October 29, 2012
    I have just completed offering a Webinar, in conjunction with The Presbyterian Outlook called "Teaming With your Clergy." I've watched…
  • October 26, 2012
    I have been asked to speak at a banquet for a local church who is planning to build a new…
  • October 24, 2012
    While I was at the Compassion fatigue conference put on by PPCN, I picked up a little brochure put out…
  • October 22, 2012
    I am pleased to announce that I have just released my creative non-fiction book on a twenty-year journey in joining…
  • October 19, 2012
    One of the best things that you can do for yourself as you begin a new pastorate is to find…
  • October 17, 2012
    When you read this, I will be participating in the Presbytery Pastoral Care Network's annual conference. This year the focus…
  • October 15, 2012
    If you were to describe the image that you hope your congregation will have of you and your ministry after…
  • October 12, 2012
    When a pastor arrives at a congregation and begins to exercise ministry, it is a little like moving from dating…
  • October 10, 2012
    A critical issue for any pastor, but perhaps especially as s/he begins a new call, is remembering and staying in…