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- July 2, 2009
Being the family of a pastor creates a complex dynamic. Sometimes the spouse and even the children can recognize that…
- July 1, 2009
There are a number of things that Presbyteries can do to contribute to the emotional health of their Pastors and…
- June 29, 2009
In what way can a congregation be supportive of the emotional health of their staff? I want to suggest an…
- June 26, 2009
In looking at how you can care for your emotions, do not neglect to recognize the healing power of underused…
- June 25, 2009
Anyone who thinks about it recognizes that church professions place pastors and educators (P/E) under a lot of emotional stress.…
- June 24, 2009
The third part of our grid on the physical health of pastors and educators involves the presbytery's responsibilities. While it…
- June 23, 2009
If you look at the grid shared on Friday, June 19 for care of pastors and educators (P/E), you will…
- June 22, 2009
The recent report on the increased obesity of clergy in our nation reminds us that we need to be intentional…
- June 19, 2009
I have composed a grid of care for pastors and educators. It consists of six dimensions and three levels. Care…
- June 18, 2009
As I have done workshops around how congregations and presbyteries can care for pastors, I have emphasized the need to…
- June 17, 2009
At some point in your life, you sense God's call in your life. It can be a dawning awareness or…
- June 16, 2009
When Adam came back from his bear game, I told him what I had done. He was still swigging his…
- June 15, 2009
Now theologians can’t just think. They have to test out their ideas. So first I tested it out on Adam…
- June 12, 2009
I know what that male-created history says. God said you can eat of every tree in the garden except the…
- June 11, 2009
OK, so I admit it. I was the one who made that first fateful decision. I rebelled or, the way…
- June 10, 2009
I’m not trying to blame God for my behavior but there is a strong sense of independence in me. I’m…