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- February 19, 2014
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE STRESS In explaining why he writes these tales, the author speaks of the nature of ministry. "When…
- February 17, 2014
We continue our discussion of issues in ministry stimulated by the third story in Clergy Tales—Tails: When God Wags the…
- February 14, 2014
WHEN CLERGY TURN ON THEMSELVES This third story in Clergy Tales—Tails: When God Wags the Tale, amzn.to/15TORlR begins with the…
- February 12, 2014
The conversation continues. You may not have encountered a sniper in your ministry, but there are probably several parallel if…
- February 10, 2014
Now we turn to the second story in Volume 3 of Clergy Tales—Tails: When God Wags the Tale. A Hypocritical…
- February 7, 2014
We continue to draw lessons about ministry from the fictional story Truth and Consequences, amzn.to/15TORlR . This part engages the particular…
- February 5, 2014
We continue making use of these fictional stories to explore the complexity of ministry. Today is the first part of…
, - February 3, 2014
In the final section of Volume two of Clergy Tales—Tails, amzn.to/1a1uCI6, the author offers some reflections on ministry and the nature…
- January 31, 2014
These questions are based on the short story, The Tempting Fruit, in Volume 2, Clergy Tales--Tails: Wagging, Friendly but Exhausting,…
- January 29, 2014
This discussion is based on the second story in volume 2, Clergy Tales--Tails: Wagging, Friendly but Exhausting. amzn.to/1a1uCI6 Enjoy the…
- January 27, 2014
The next several blogs guide the discussion drawn from Volume 2, Clergy Tales--Tails: Wagging, Friendly but Exhausting. amzn.to/1a1uCI6 . While…
- January 24, 2014
WHAT DO HEALTHY CLERGY LOOK LIKE? You may have read some of the recent articles concerning the declining health of…
- January 22, 2014
WELCOME AND CATCHING UP Each time you gather, there should be ample time to check in with each other. Sometimes…
- January 20, 2014
GUIDING THE DISCUSSION It is important to not exhaust people in the discussion and to allow plenty of time for…
- January 17, 2014
COMMON EXPERIENCE One of the challenges in building a group among clergy is to help them understand that there are…
- January 15, 2014
A SHARED REALITY This first meeting of your exploratory company of pastors is critical. It is important to establish some…
First Thought in the New Year
January 3, 2018
2018 It’s 2018 and the year begins. Well, for most pastors it is a mixed bag of beginning and continuing.…
Christmas Hope and Your Ministry
December 29, 2017
GOD SPEAKS IN THE UNEXPECTED Consider the conditions for the birth of Christ or the birth of the Word of…
THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS
December 25, 2017
THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky…
BREATHE, IT’S ALMOST COMPLETE
December 22, 2017
IT’S TIME TO TAKE A BREATH ONE OF THE SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR STRESS RELIEF IS TO DELIBERATELY PAUSE,…
Post Christmas Blues
December 20, 2017
THE DAYS AFTER CHRISTMAS There is a real issue of post-Christmas blues that can set in for church staff as…
CONGREGATIONAL ADVENT EXPECTATIONS
December 15, 2017
ADVENT EXPECTATIONS send an email to your congregation reminding them that as the Body of Christ Advent has special significance…
Breathe and Dream
December 13, 2017
INTERRUPT THE PRESSURE Every pastor and pastor’s family understands the irony of the ministry. As we approach Christmas, in addition…
LOVE ADVICE FOR A CHURCH RELATIONSHIP
December 8, 2017
DEAR ABBY ANGEL Recently I found myself reading a Dear Abby advice column and began to wonder how this might…
ENJOY OFFERING A UNIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFT
December 6, 2017
A UNIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFT In a world filled with loneliness, you can expand friendship, In a fractured world, you can…