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A Fulfilling Ministry (2)

October 19, 2011

Think back over your ministry and try to identify moments when you thought to yourself, wow, that is what it…

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A Fulfilling Ministry

October 18, 2011

I once wrote an article about a small church that wanted to make their church such a satisfying ministry that…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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