Author: Steve

  • September 27, 2011
    When we approach Scripture from a sacramental perspective, we are making the faith assumption that God not only called us…

  • September 26, 2011
    Recently I was leading a workshop on how clergy care for themselves. One of the suggestions was that clergy could…

  • September 23, 2011
    Too often we decry the fractionalism of the church but neglect a simple act as a clergy that could make…

  • September 22, 2011
    Because we are part of a profession that is generally underpaid relative to our education and skill set, and frequently…

  • September 21, 2011
    In my forty years of ministry, I can't remember when a member of the presbytery staff called me simply to…

  • September 20, 2011
    When you boil it down to the core, many people live their lives feeling unappreciated and largely ignored. It is…

  • September 19, 2011
    Sometimes people will say to me "I haven't filled out my PIF (Personal Information Form) because I'm not sure whether…

  • September 16, 2011
    It is important to listen to God's call in one's journey of faith. While it is a spiritual issue, the…

  • September 15, 2011
    Here is another Psalm prayer that can be used at a presbytery meeting. Salem Presbytery, 2011 Psalm 63 (Adapted) L:…

  • September 14, 2011
    I share with you a litany that I have developed in appreciation of the staff of Salem presbytery. Psalm 111…