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OK, now for the fun of the types of questions you might ask in your congregational poll. In the end…

We are still building on the ideas developed on Monday and Tuesday’s blogs. We will explore possible subject matter soon…

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…