Author: Steve

  • August 16, 2011
    Yesterday we worked on a check list on your care of the physical self. Today I want to begin a…

  • August 15, 2011
    This is the beginning of a check list for you to evaluate how you are doing in caring for yourself…

  • August 11, 2011
    As I prepare for a medical test in a couple of days, I'm reminded of an experience of a colleague…

  • August 10, 2011
    I thought you might like to see a sample of a litany that a congregation can use to welcome back…

  • August 9, 2011
    This next Sunday I will complete a three and one-half month supply for a church so that their pastor could…

  • August 5, 2011
    No matter how seasoned a pastor is, when they enter a new pastorate the context is fresh and a little…

  • August 4, 2011
    This is a suggestion of an action by a congregation in welcoming their new pastor. Consider scheduling a lunch about…

  • August 3, 2011
    One of the very satisfying ministries that I have felt called to in retirement is that of mentoring other clergy.…

  • August 2, 2011
    In my work on the care of clergy, I've frequently said that one of the bigger resisters to the care…

  • August 1, 2011
    If you had to make ten statements that reflected your faith at this point in your life, what would they…