Author: Steve

  • November 22, 2011
    Today and in the week following thanksgiving, I want to suggest a series of experiences for a busy pastor based…
  • November 21, 2011
    The fourth week in Advent draws near. This year it is exactly one week before Christmas. The schedule is difficult…
  • November 18, 2011
    By the third week in Advent, the pressure of events is beginning to wear you down. It is important to…
  • November 17, 2011
    The second Sunday in Advent focuses on John the Baptist and his focus on acting ethically as a way to…
  • November 16, 2011
    Pastors are always busy, especially during holy day seasons. Yet, however busy we are, we can always take some slot…
  • November 15, 2011
    As a pastor, I'm fully aware that Advent is about expectations. Advent is a time of waiting for something important…
  • November 11, 2011
    Inform the presbytery meeting that we will be reflecting together on how God as gifted us together as the Body…
  • November 10, 2011
    This can be done either by members of the presbytery staff or by members of the council of presbytery. It…
  • November 9, 2011
    Having discussed this together as a session and with the pastor, on a given Sunday an elder will be invited…
  • November 8, 2011
    I think it is important that we have experiences at our presbytery meetings that remind us of the spiritual dimensions…