- February 27, 2012What most members and society do not recognize with respect to the role of clergy is the sheer loneliness that…
- February 24, 2012Another category of expectations that is often overlooked is that of the public's expectation for congregations. While many in our…
- February 23, 2012If you want to identify some of the key factors in clergy dropping out, there are probably few areas that…
- February 22, 2012Whether with your email colleagues or with some group within the church, it is worthwhile to use the same categories…
- February 21, 2012I want to suggest that you try an experiment in testing out the pressure of expectations in your profession. Choose…
- February 20, 2012There is a certain tyranny as well as a blessing to the expectations, internal and external, with regards to being…
- February 17, 2012The second area that I suggested may be a factor in clergy dropping out of the profession is the sheer…
- February 16, 2012Continuing our discussion about the disconnect between what you expected when you first sensed God's call and the reality you…
- February 15, 2012One of the incredible turning points in Israel's journey of faith was how those unique individuals known as the prophets…
- February 14, 2012Let's take these causes for clergy dropping out of the ministry one at a time. First, some people experience a…
