Author: Steve

  • October 14, 2013
       RECOGNIZING THE EXPECTATIONS A new pastor has been selected. Both the congregation and the potential new pastor are caught…

  • October 11, 2013
    AN INTERIM'S VALUABLE ROLE In recent years, the role of interim pastor has become almost a norm for vacant churches.   …

  • October 9, 2013
    y KIMBERLY MARSELAS Correspondent The Evangelical Church in America offers its employees this primer on health and wellness that encompasses physical,…

  • October 7, 2013
    L: Let us come into the presence of the God who created and calls us children. P: Our Father who…

  • October 4, 2013
    SUPPORTING CLERGY FUN Not all clergy are going to seek out companions in among other clergy for an experience of…

  • October 2, 2013
    BEING INTENTIONAL ABOUT FUN Because of our schedules, we have to be intentional about finding time to be with someone…

  • September 30, 2013
    YOU ARE NOT IN THIS ALONE As has been mentioned in previous posts, most observers of the health of clergy…

  • September 27, 2013
    ALONE IN THE CROWD How does a pastor cope with the features of his or her profession that contribute to…

  • September 25, 2013
    View From 20,000 Feet If you were to ask ten Presbytery Execs (or judicatory heads) what is the single biggest…

  • September 23, 2013
    Helping Clergy Enjoy Dealing with Boundary Issues  KEEPING HEALTHY BOUNDARIES As a presbytery exec or general presbyter, you have the…