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Doing Stupid Things
October 17, 2011
Recently I had a clergy friend of mine do a stupid thing. The details are not important. The point is…
Viewed From Afar (3)
October 13, 2011
One further action on behalf of our anthropologist from outer space. (See the last couple of posts) Look at your…
Viewed From Afar (2)
October 11, 2011
Continue to imagine ET, the visitor from outer space mentioned yesterday, as it proceeds to investigate the Christian faith by…
Viewed From Afar (1)
October 10, 2011
Assume for a moment that you have a visitor from outer-space who is an anthropologist who has been sent to…
Risking a Chain Letter
October 7, 2011
I hate chain letters and particularly when it suggests that if you break the chain you will experience dire consequences.…
Appreciation of Judicatory Staff
October 6, 2011
While it is very important for judicatory staff to find ways to support the clergy in their care and express…
Presbytery Fun and Appreciation
October 5, 2011
Here is a brief, fun exercise that can encourage appreciation of the varied ministry in your presbytery. Build a spin…
Appreciating the Work of Your Colleagues
October 4, 2011
October is an excellent opportunity for judicatory staff to encourage the pastors who are part of your charge through a…
Pastor Appreciation
October 3, 2011
Someone has designated October as pastor appreciation month. It got me to thinking how both giving and receiving appreciation is…
Clergy Sacramental View (5)
September 30, 2011
Allow Psalm 22 to gather up your prayer for a frustrating time in your ministry. Based on Psalm 22 O…