Author: Steve

  • July 8, 2010
    The Lawrence Schmidt Center newsletter recently published an article by Dr. George Morelli on Clergy Fatigue and Burnout, in which…
  • July 7, 2010
    A pastor experiences a cacophony of emotions ranging from ecstasy to utter despair from the various people s/he encounters. Medical…
  • July 6, 2010
    Clergy are frequently the first people contacted when members and non-members experience mental distress. We can be cynical and say…
  • July 5, 2010
    Hopefully you have given yourself permission to take this day off and be with your family, or if you are…
  • July 2, 2010
    Some final thoughts on what can help multiple staff relationships. First, a yearly planning retreat in which you take a…
  • July 1, 2010
    One of the strengths of the Presbyterian faith is its understanding that you don't have to be perfect to do…
  • June 30, 2010
    You've introduced your new staff member to some key figures in the congregation and encouraged that person to take some…
  • June 29, 2010
    In most cases when you bring on a new staff person, they are moving from another community. Sometimes we forget…
  • June 28, 2010
    A church expends a lot of energy in seeking and hiring a new staff person. Then s/he comes and people…
  • June 25, 2010
    After a number of active exercises, you could then move to a more reflective aspect of the retreat. There is…