Blog
- May 30, 2011
Sabbaticals are a vital part of a clergy's journey in the ministry. It provides a chance to step back and…
, - May 27, 2011
Not infrequently as I advocate for a sabbatical in a congregation, someone will say that no one ever offered him…
, , - May 26, 2011
Drawing upon yesterdays explanation of some of the theological truths imbedded in the Sabbath, let us look at its implications…
, , - May 25, 2011
As a framework for both the congregation and the pastor as they consider a sabbatical are the theological underpinnings of…
, , - May 24, 2011
I am filling in for a pastor of a small church while he is away on a sabbatical. I am…
, , - May 20, 2011
Now it is time for a family discussion. Depending on the ages of your children, you may want to make…
, - May 19, 2011
Today we are continuing the discussion between the couple. Later there is value for a full family discussion. The first…
- May 18, 2011
Sometimes it is difficult to discuss family finances and this can be a source of underlying tension in a family.…
- May 17, 2011
Clergy families have not escaped the challenge of obesity that is plaguing our nation. Some denominational studies suggest that pastors…
- May 16, 2011
There is ample medical evidence that stress takes its toll on our physical bodies. Stress, both good and bad stress,…
- May 13, 2011
A variation on the exercise described yesterday is to have members of the session list the four top things they…
, - May 12, 2011
You probably remember the old cynical quip that when you assume something you can make an ass out of U…
, , - May 11, 2011
Here is a brief, simple exercise that can pay good benefits in several ways. Stick a couple of three by…
, , - May 10, 2011
Recently you may have read that the average salary for corporation execs is $9 million. If you ask, they will…
- May 9, 2011
Last week I was part of organizing a health fair for clergy. An ecumenical counseling center on whose board I…
- May 6, 2011
During this past week, we have been working on various aspects of a congregation evaluating its ministry in light of…
,
DON’T GET PUSHED AROUND
January 28, 2015
{post_excerpt: 20}
Images of Healthy Church in Anxious Times
January 23, 2015
{post_excerpt: 20}
LOVING THE CHURCH IS MORE THAN JUST AN IDEA
January 14, 2015
{post_excerpt: 20}
PROACTIVE PROPHYLACTIC FOR PRESBYTERIES AGAINST DIVISIONS (8)
January 9, 2015
{post_excerpt: 20}
PROACTIVE PROPHYLACTIC FOR PRESBYTERIES AGAINST DIVISIONS (7)
January 7, 2015
{post_excerpt: 20}