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- April 2, 2011
Another possibility for the congregation and pastor upon return from Sabbatical would be to have a congregational visioning time. This…
, , - April 1, 2011
Congregations need to be intentional about receiving a pastor back from a sabbatical. In some ways a 3-4 month sabbatical…
, , - April 1, 2011
There is a piece of technology that I think can be very valuable in helping denominational staff nurture the value…
, - March 31, 2011
Denominational staff members who work for the larger church need to deliberately identify ways that they take care of their…
, - March 30, 2011
I will speak of the body that meets regularly with a staff person as a council. You can adapt that…
, - March 29, 2011
While it may be very frustrating and stressful to be a pastor of a congregation, at least you have a…
, - March 28, 2011
If you talk to many people within our denomination, one overpowering reality is that economics are necessitating cutting staff. As…
, - 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…
, - March 22, 2011
OGM RECOGNITION OF OTHER GIFTS OF MINISTRY A first step might be identifying the variety of forms of ministry beyond…
, - March 21, 2011
It is good reformed theology to say that the call of God is extended to all members of a congregation.…
, - March 17, 2011
As the COM circles through these six areas of encouragement of congregations and clergy to care for the clergy, they…
, - March 16, 2011
In this quarter in which the emphasis is on God's call, you can offer the clergy an opportunity to take…
, , - 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…
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