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- May 7, 2010
One factor that makes the whole area of clergy self-care so difficult is that it is often left up to…
, - May 6, 2010
There is a growing body of evidence that the complexity and stressful nature of the vocation of pastor is increasing.…
, - May 4, 2010
We have lost touch with the gift of a sabbath. Some rabbis have spoken of the Sabbath as a taste…
, - May 3, 2010
This week I begin a brief interim assignment. When I retired I began thinking of ways that I could use…
- April 26, 2010
I will be at the Presbyterian Writers' Conference this week, so I probably will not be doing a lot of…
- April 23, 2010
I mentioned earlier this week about the pastor who thought that some people were feeling a sense of shame at…
- 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…
CHURCH SUPPORT FOR CLERGY VOCATIONAL HEALTH
December 2, 2013
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Church Support for Clergy Spiritual Health
November 29, 2013
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Church Support for Clergy Financial Health
November 27, 2013
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Church Support for Clergy Family Health
November 25, 2013
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Church Support for Clergy Emotional Health
November 22, 2013
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Church Support for Clergy Physical Health
November 20, 2013
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PREPARING A CONGREGATION FOR HEALTHY CLERGY
November 18, 2013
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FIVE WAYS FOR CONGREGATIONS TO OBEY JESUS’ NEW COMMANDMENT
November 11, 2013
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