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- 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…
, - July 9, 2010
"What are you doing here, Elijah?" Remember the context of that profound question. Elijah had been working hard combating the…
, , - July 8, 2010
The Lawrence Schmidt Center newsletter recently published an article by Dr. George Morelli on Clergy Fatigue and Burnout, in which…
, - July 7, 2010
A pastor experiences a cacophony of emotions ranging from ecstasy to utter despair from the various people s/he encounters. Medical…
, - July 6, 2010
Clergy are frequently the first people contacted when members and non-members experience mental distress. We can be cynical and say…
, - July 5, 2010
Hopefully you have given yourself permission to take this day off and be with your family, or if you are…
, - July 2, 2010
Some final thoughts on what can help multiple staff relationships. First, a yearly planning retreat in which you take a…
, - July 1, 2010
One of the strengths of the Presbyterian faith is its understanding that you don't have to be perfect to do…
, - June 30, 2010
You've introduced your new staff member to some key figures in the congregation and encouraged that person to take some…
, - June 29, 2010
In most cases when you bring on a new staff person, they are moving from another community. Sometimes we forget…
, - June 28, 2010
A church expends a lot of energy in seeking and hiring a new staff person. Then s/he comes and people…
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