Author: Steve

  • January 15, 2010
    Consider the Great Commandment as a framework for care within a multi-staff ministry and try the following: Love of Self:…
  • January 12, 2010
    I think one of the very important intangibles about the whole discussion of money is the emotional freight it carries.…
  • January 11, 2010
    If you want to seriously review your financial situation, here is a process that can help. It is based on…
  • January 8, 2010
    Forgiveness goes far beyond the demonstration of acceptance of one who comes to you. Jesus was very clear that his…
  • January 7, 2010
    Second Session: 9:00: Prayer and Explanation of Use of Scripture. 9:10:Building on work of Session 1. Step 3: Take one…
  • January 6, 2010
    I have been designing a retreat for a local church on listening to God's call for their church. I will…
  • January 5, 2010
    Rebecca Spooner, Director of the Laurence Schmidt Center, publishes a good newsletter that focuses on clergy wellness. You can contact…
  • December 22, 2009
    I will be away for a couple of weeks but I leave whoever is reading this a song composed by…
  • December 18, 2009
    There is a real issue of post-Christmas blues that can set in for church staff as well as members. It…
  • December 17, 2009
    The statistics on the health of pastors is growing increasingly disturbing. There are some actions that a Presbytery or even…