Category: Vocation

  • March 15, 2011
    This activity is designed to engage the session and the pastor in a conversation about God's call or vocation for…

  • March 14, 2011
    This sixth focus on health focuses on our sense of call by God to ministry. In the Presbyterian church, it…

  • January 21, 2011
    I recently led a Community on Ministry retreat on the care of clergy. During that time I led the following…

  • October 15, 2010
    Following lunch, immediately jot down any reflections that have occurred to you over this break. Next, even if you have…

  • October 14, 2010
    Following your devotions, return to your workplace. If it is allowed, pour yourself some coffee or cold drink. If that…

  • October 13, 2010
    You have now arrived at the church, found the library, and set up your work space. You probably should have…

  • October 12, 2010
    At least once every five years, I think it is important to pause and check one's vocational pulse. You need…

  • October 8, 2010
    One of the areas in which I have found satisfaction in retirement is that of consciously reaching out in supportive…

  • October 7, 2010
    After you have spent some time cleansing yourself of accumulated cynicism and healing the wounds of the past, it is…

  • October 6, 2010
    Yesterday I suggested that you review your career from the perspective of your retirement and name some of the more…