Category: Clergy

  • July 1, 2010
    One of the strengths of the Presbyterian faith is its understanding that you don't have to be perfect to do…

  • June 30, 2010
    You've introduced your new staff member to some key figures in the congregation and encouraged that person to take some…

  • June 29, 2010
    In most cases when you bring on a new staff person, they are moving from another community. Sometimes we forget…

  • June 28, 2010
    A church expends a lot of energy in seeking and hiring a new staff person. Then s/he comes and people…

  • June 25, 2010
    After a number of active exercises, you could then move to a more reflective aspect of the retreat. There is…

  • June 24, 2010
    Being part of a minister's family is different from being in other families. Not only are you in a 24…

  • June 23, 2010
    One of the ways that pastors develop support for themselves is building friendships with other pastors that they can occasionally…

  • June 22, 2010
    Over my years of ministry, I can clearly remember when someone in the congregation recognized a particularly difficult time for…

  • June 21, 2010
    One of the ways that a presbytery or governing body can help families of clergy is by helping them realize…

  • June 16, 2010
    You can do the exercise I'm suggesting by yourself, with your spouse, or with the entire family. It will be…