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- September 20, 2011
When you boil it down to the core, many people live their lives feeling unappreciated and largely ignored. It is…
, - September 19, 2011
Sometimes people will say to me "I haven't filled out my PIF (Personal Information Form) because I'm not sure whether…
, - September 16, 2011
It is important to listen to God's call in one's journey of faith. While it is a spiritual issue, the…
, - September 15, 2011
Here is another Psalm prayer that can be used at a presbytery meeting. Salem Presbytery, 2011 Psalm 63 (Adapted) L:…
, - September 14, 2011
I share with you a litany that I have developed in appreciation of the staff of Salem presbytery. Psalm 111…
, , - September 13, 2011
Congregations are in a better position to show appreciation of their pastor and staff than a judicatory like a presbytery.…
, - September 12, 2011
How does a congregation honor the a pastor's sense of God's call in his or her life? This may begin…
, , - September 9, 2011
There is an ancient tale about the cobbler's children having no shoes while the cobbler helps everyone else repair their…
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With few exceptions, the vocation of a pastor is not a lucrative career. In many cases, especially with small churches,…
, , - September 7, 2011
Like in all the areas being examined, when a congregation begins to reflect on the health of the clergy family,…
, , - September 6, 2011
As with the congregational care of the physical health of clergy, caring for their emotional health might begin with a…
, - September 5, 2011
The first area to consider is that of the physical health of the clergy and staff. Three major areas that…
, , - September 2, 2011
There is a difference between pampering your clergy and demonstrating care and support for their ministry. If you are going…
, - September 1, 2011
To prevent both burn-out and loss of faith, it is important to pay attention to our sense of calling or…
, - August 22, 2011
I will be on vacation for a couple of weeks and will resume this blog in September.
- August 19, 2011
How are you doing spiritually? A spiritual check-up is an important part of your journey and should be done at…
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THANKSGIVING FOR THE FUTURE
June 3, 2015
In today’s Psalm, we consider the power of thanksgiving as it reminds us of God’s faithfulness in our past and…
How Clergy Can Listen to the Spirit
May 29, 2015
When Discouraged, Listen It is not unusual for any compassionate clergy to have moments of discouragement. You can hear ten…
ALLOW GOD TO BREATHE INTO YOU
May 27, 2015
LISTEN TO THE PSALMS As I reflect back on forty seven years of ordained ministry, I realize that the focus…
An Experiment in Feeding the Clergy
May 22, 2015
MANNA IN THE DESERT Beginning next Wednesday, May 27, I want to offer a reflection for the Psalm appointed to…
The NEW HYMNAL FOR CLERGY
May 20, 2015
Mashables One of the fun strategies in comedy is called mashables. You take two different subject matters and try to…
HEALTHY CLERGY IS A LAUGHING MATTER
May 15, 2015
BE SERIOUS ENOUGH TO LAUGH While Dan Buttner, in his study of centenarians, doesn’t mention humor as a major factor…
MINISTRY WITH A PURPOSE IS HEALTHIER
May 13, 2015
WHY ARE YOU IN THE MINISTRY It’s time to ask yourself the question. Why do you do it?—long hours, low…
SEVEN SMALL STEPS TO HEALTHIER YOU
May 8, 2015
SMALL STEPS Let me suggest some simple steps that you can take over a series of months. It all begins…
EATING YOUR WAY TO HAPPINESS
May 6, 2015
EATING YOUR WAY TO HAPPINESS You have read the articles pointing out the rise in obesity among the clergy. You…
Finding Your Tribe
May 1, 2015
NOT GOOD TO BE ALONE In his study of centenarians across the world, Dan Buettner discovered that a common factor was…