While it may be very frustrating and stressful to be a pastor of a congregation, at least you have a…

If you talk to many people within our denomination, one overpowering reality is that economics are necessitating cutting staff. As…

At least in the Presbyterian church, and I suspect in most other denominations as well, those involved in specialized ministry…

Most people who are involved in specialized ministry also are associated with a congregation. Sometimes their family is a part…

While public recognition and affirmation are important, the experience can soon fade if that is all that happens. How often…

OGM RECOGNITION OF OTHER GIFTS OF MINISTRY A first step might be identifying the variety of forms of ministry beyond…

It is good reformed theology to say that the call of God is extended to all members of a congregation.…

As the COM circles through these six areas of encouragement of congregations and clergy to care for the clergy, they…

In this quarter in which the emphasis is on God’s call, you can offer the clergy an opportunity to take…

This activity is designed to engage the session and the pastor in a conversation about God’s call or vocation for…

This sixth focus on health focuses on our sense of call by God to ministry. In the Presbyterian church, it…

In your communication with the clergy, you are encouraging them to be more intentional about taking time to breathe in…

This time, when you communicate with the session, you are inviting them to have a conversation with their pastor as…

The focus for this quarter is on spiritual health. What you are trying to do is recognize that the work…

In your communication with the clergy, it would be good to begin by acknowledging the difficulty in discussing finances within…

Finances are a difficult area for churches and the presbytery. In your communication with the local congregation, you might want…

Finances are one of the more difficult things for pastors and sessions to discuss in a healthy manner. They are…

In your communication with the clergy in this quarter, you can encourage them to engage their family in a conversation…

In corresponding with the session for this quarter’s emphasis, you need to be mindful that the family of a pastor…

The focus for this quarter is the impact of ministry on the pastor’s family. At this presbytery meeting, you are…