Author: Steve

  • July 8, 2009
    Here is an outline for an idea of how presbyteries could offer a significant ministry to the clergy families of…
  • July 7, 2009
    Clergy in the Presbyterian Church have their membership in the presbytery rather than in a particular church. While the pastor's…
  • July 6, 2009
    Congregations want to assume that the pastor's family is just a normal part of the membership. Actually, they would also…
  • July 3, 2009
    One of the unavoidable demands of ministry is the time that is required when a pastor is engaged in conducting…
  • July 2, 2009
    Being the family of a pastor creates a complex dynamic. Sometimes the spouse and even the children can recognize that…
  • July 1, 2009
    There are a number of things that Presbyteries can do to contribute to the emotional health of their Pastors and…
  • June 29, 2009
    In what way can a congregation be supportive of the emotional health of their staff? I want to suggest an…
  • June 26, 2009
    In looking at how you can care for your emotions, do not neglect to recognize the healing power of underused…
  • June 25, 2009
    Anyone who thinks about it recognizes that church professions place pastors and educators (P/E) under a lot of emotional stress.…
  • June 24, 2009
    The third part of our grid on the physical health of pastors and educators involves the presbytery's responsibilities. While it…