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- August 18, 2010
I'm back from a wonderful two week vacation in Glacier, Yellowstone, and the Tetons with my wife and 13 year…
, - July 30, 2010
I will be away for two weeks. My wife and I are taking a two week trip with our 13…
- July 29, 2010
8. In a world that only listens to others make music; the church invites us to sing together as a…
- July 28, 2010
10. Once when I was sick the church didn’t visit me, so I’m not going to visit them. 9. The…
- July 27, 2010
This whole issue of sin in a congregation is a little confused. Think about how different the expectation with respect…
- July 26, 2010
I'm not very technologically sophisticated and I have never twittered. I understand that to twitter you must compose your message…
- July 23, 2010
Let me suggest a way that a presbytery or other governing body could make use of technology to build up…
- July 22, 2010
I have heard that John Calvin gathered the clergy together on a regular basis to provide both spiritual nurture and…
- July 21, 2010
Most of us are aware of the positive benefits from contributing to another person's well being. It is not only…
, - July 20, 2010
This week I will complete a very pleasant three month ministry. I have been the three month interim at a…
, - July 19, 2010
I recently found a quote that reminded me again why we do what we do. There is a church in…
, - July 16, 2010
Clergy families can offer special support and thanksgiving to other clergy families. Have some discussion within your family about another…
, - July 15, 2010
If your children are late middle-school and above, the thanksgiving discussion may take on a different design. There would be…
, - July 14, 2010
When asked, it is fairly easy to come up with a list of ways in which being a pastor and…
, - July 13, 2010
This is a week for exploring the power of gratitude. As a pastor, consider some of the many ways that…
, - July 12, 2010
Judy Carter, in her book The Comedy Bible suggests an exercise that can translate directly into the life of a…
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A Hypocritical Oath for Pastors (2)
February 12, 2014
The conversation continues. You may not have encountered a sniper in your ministry, but there are probably several parallel if…
A Hypocritical Oath for Pastors
February 10, 2014
Now we turn to the second story in Volume 3 of Clergy Tales—Tails: When God Wags the Tale. A Hypocritical…
Truth Has Consequences (2)
February 7, 2014
We continue to draw lessons about ministry from the fictional story Truth and Consequences, amzn.to/15TORlR . This part engages the particular…
TRUTH HAS CONSEQUENCES
February 5, 2014
We continue making use of these fictional stories to explore the complexity of ministry. Today is the first part of…
IMPERFECT CHURCHES WITH IMPERFECT PASTORS
February 3, 2014
In the final section of Volume two of Clergy Tales—Tails, amzn.to/1a1uCI6, the author offers some reflections on ministry and the nature…
PREJUDICE AND A CONGREGATION’S COMFORT
January 31, 2014
These questions are based on the short story, The Tempting Fruit, in Volume 2, Clergy Tales–Tails: Wagging, Friendly but Exhausting,…
A Path to Clergy Addiction
January 29, 2014
This discussion is based on the second story in volume 2, Clergy Tales–Tails: Wagging, Friendly but Exhausting. amzn.to/1a1uCI6 Enjoy the…
CLERGY ENVY
January 27, 2014
The next several blogs guide the discussion drawn from Volume 2, Clergy Tales–Tails: Wagging, Friendly but Exhausting. amzn.to/1a1uCI6 . While…
WHAT IS MEANT BY UNHEALTHY CLERGY
January 24, 2014
WHAT DO HEALTHY CLERGY LOOK LIKE? You may have read some of the recent articles concerning the declining health of…
Reflections on the story Your Brother’s Blood
January 22, 2014
WELCOME AND CATCHING UP Each time you gather, there should be ample time to check in with each other. Sometimes…