- June 2, 2009One of the difficulties in helping congregations do a better job of caring for their pastors is that there is…
- June 1, 2009In preparation for the annual meeting ofThe Presbytery Pastoral Care Network, www.pastoralcarenetwork.org , I have been composing a Toolbox for…
- May 29, 2009Sometimes the researching and beginning writing of sermons can seem to be a lonely task. I would like to suggest…
- May 26, 2009After I shared the last set of punchy prayers, I started thinking about new ones. 1. Lord, I said, People…
- May 20, 2009Lord, I said I’ve done so much for this church, I’m burnt out. I haven’t reached that stage yet, God…
- May 18, 2009Steve Lindsley's musings on what Jesus might twitter brought to mind a brief model of prayer I came upon in…
- May 13, 2009Let me continue to reflect with you on ways that a presbytery can contribute to the health of its clergy.…
- May 12, 2009Presbyteries have been through some very difficult times in recent years. The debate over sexuality is the most visible issue…
- May 8, 2009Recently I asked my staff to tell a story about something that happened to them in the ministry that, at…
- May 5, 2009Sometimes it's hard not to cry but it is more healing if you can laugh. To find some humor in…
