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- April 22, 2010
In a blog several months ago I spoke of clergy paying attention to boundaries. In that blog, I suggested that…
- April 21, 2010
In an age when people want to be "spiritual but not religious," those who are willing to commit to a…
- April 20, 2010
I fear that the fallout from the media coverage of the sexual scandals in the Roman Catholic Church has major…
- April 19, 2010
We live in an age of deep anxiety with waves of despair that rob the community of both a sense…
, - April 15, 2010
there is an interesting article on the Evangelical Lutheran Board of Pensions Website on the value of laughter. I highly…
, - April 14, 2010
A lot of people find comfort in stroking a dogs fur and nuzzling them. Some clergy get in trouble because…
- April 13, 2010
I know that you have heard the saying that a dog is a man's best friend. I saw a news…
- April 12, 2010
One final suggestion might be finding room for some intentional humor in the midst of some of our denominational gatherings.…
, - April 9, 2010
Laughter can also have a positive effect within a congregation. People who share a good laugh together are more likely…
, - April 8, 2010
Let’s begin with our denominational bonds and our relations with other denominational churches. I’m Presbyterian but, regardless of the denomination…
- April 7, 2010
The diversity of theological positions in any given church or denomination presents a challenge in building a sense of community.…
- April 5, 2010
As I mentioned Friday, I think that the current publicity over the scandal in the Catholic Church will have a…
- April 2, 2010
Regardless of what branch of Christianity you are a part of, be aware of the tremendous challenge posed by the…
- March 31, 2010
A friend and colleague in ministry, J. Herbert Nelson, has just been appointed to head the Washington Office of the…
- March 30, 2010
Real leaders nurture and support other leaders. If the type of leadership that our churches need in this chaotic time…
- March 29, 2010
What are the questions that the lay leadership should be exploring with the people they have called to be spiritual…
RESOURCES FOR CLERGY DISCUSSION GROUPS
November 1, 2013
Resources for Clergy Discussion Groups By Stephen McCutchan amzn.to/13VO446 A Star and a Tear is available in print at $12…
Breaking Through Moments of Loneliness
October 30, 2013
OVERCOMING MOMENTS OF LONELINESS Do you have brief moments of loneliness in the midst of your overcommitted, stressful life?…
An Examination of Loneliness
October 28, 2013
QUALITY PASTORS GET LONELY A major challenge for quality pastors is how to handle the loneliness inherent in the pastorate.…
From Awareness to Strategy
October 25, 2013
A TOOLBOX OF IDEAS In our previous blog, we identified how the interim pastor is in a unique position to…
Interim Pastors Raising Health Awareness
October 23, 2013
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY A major problem in raising a congregation’s awareness concerning the health of clergy is “Who can raise the…
Health of New Clergy
October 21, 2013
ATTRACTING NEW CLERGY CANDIDATES While the interim usually separates himself or herself from the actual search for the new pastor,…
Sharing Your Vision
October 16, 2013
VISIONS AND EXPECTATIONS We all have dreams. Many times they are unspoken dreams but they exist and affect us. When…
In Preparation for New Pastor
October 14, 2013
RECOGNIZING THE EXPECTATIONS A new pastor has been selected. Both the congregation and the potential new pastor are caught…
Interim Pastors
October 11, 2013
AN INTERIM’S VALUABLE ROLE In recent years, the role of interim pastor has become almost a norm for vacant churches. …