Category: Specialized Ministry

  • February 11, 2015
    A TIME TO LISTEN At least every couple of years, and in times of extreme stress more often, you should…

  • May 16, 2014
    OK, SO YOU HAVE RETIRED I retired in June of 2006. The first thing I wanted to do was find…

  • May 14, 2014
    I'VE RUN THE RACE A few years before I retired, the Presbyterian Church debated whether Honorably Retired should be the…

  • May 2, 2014
    AFFIRMING STAFF MINISTRY A council that cares about those who are exercising ministry on their behalf should take time occasionally…

  • April 23, 2014
    RECOGNITION OF MINISTRY In any given presbytery or regional gathering of the church, there are several who exercise their call…

  • April 21, 2014
       CONNECTING WITH THE BODY Most people who are involved in specialized ministry also are associated with a congregation. Sometimes…

  • April 18, 2014
    BUILDING SUPPORT A first step is to clearly identify those within your judicatory who have been ordained but are not…

  • March 25, 2011
    At least in the Presbyterian church, and I suspect in most other denominations as well, those involved in specialized ministry…

  • March 24, 2011
    Most people who are involved in specialized ministry also are associated with a congregation. Sometimes their family is a part…

  • March 23, 2011
    While public recognition and affirmation are important, the experience can soon fade if that is all that happens. How often…