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