Exposure to the Light As we continue our discussion on how to confront the toxic effect of Clergy Killers in…

We continue our discussion on how to respond to the presence of Clergy Killers within the congregation Two Assumptions about Spiritual Leadership…

Opposition versus Obsessive antagonism It goes against the natural inclinations of most of us to label someone evil. Yet as…

In the last blog, I suggested that each member of the governing board identify anonymously on a 3 x 5…

Clergy Killers Depend on Silence A first step in preventing damage from Clergy Killers is for the leadership (Elders/Deacons) to…

Being Christian About Clergy Killers OK, let’s get practical. If there are people who are intent on attacking the pastor…

Reluctance to Speak up I think there are several reasons why the majority of people in a congregation don’t stand…

The Power of Negative in the Body of Christ In the trailer for the film, Betrayed: The Clergy Killers DNA,…

Clergy Killers I recently received information about a new 90 minute film called Betrayed: The Clergy Killers DNA. The film…

Here are ten more contrasts between healthy and unhealthy clergy. 11. Spirit of the Living God, Breathe on Me HC…

What’s the Difference Both healthy and unhealthy clergy experience stress and challenges. The difference is how they respond to them.…

We are a Community of Faith One of the cultural assumptions often accepted by a congregation is that the pastor…

Whining Doesn’t Help As pastors, all of us experience insults and behavior that causes us personal pain. I know from…

1. We aren’t saved by perfection Pastor: If the people had a stronger commitment to (Bible, Justice, Ethical life, Church,…

When God calls, some natural responses are: God, I can’t afford to give up the security of my profession to…

God’s Call for All People In the Reformed faith, we believe that all people have a call from God. Of…

If People Ask It, I’ll Do It Many of us enter the ministry with a deep desire to serve others…

An Enemy Within the Church Almost every pastor has the experience of having some person or persons within the membership…

With apologies to David Letterman, this is my list. You probably can come up with even better ones. It’s better…

 I am away this week at the annual conference of the Presbytery Pastoral Care Network that is meeting prior to…