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Building on yesterday’s preparation for your congregational poll, there are still a couple of preparation steps that you need to…

Let me propose a simple way to work with some trusted colleagues and get a measure of your congregations that…

It is not unusual for a pastor and a pastor’s family to experience what I can best describe as a…

Sabbaticals are a vital part of a clergy’s journey in the ministry. It provides a chance to step back and…

Not infrequently as I advocate for a sabbatical in a congregation, someone will say that no one ever offered him…

Drawing upon yesterdays explanation of some of the theological truths imbedded in the Sabbath, let us look at its implications…

As a framework for both the congregation and the pastor as they consider a sabbatical are the theological underpinnings of…

I am filling in for a pastor of a small church while he is away on a sabbatical. I am…

Now it is time for a family discussion. Depending on the ages of your children, you may want to make…

Today we are continuing the discussion between the couple. Later there is value for a full family discussion. The first…