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Another possibility for the congregation and pastor upon return from Sabbatical would be to have a congregational visioning time. This…

Congregations need to be intentional about receiving a pastor back from a sabbatical. In some ways a 3-4 month sabbatical…

There is a piece of technology that I think can be very valuable in helping denominational staff nurture the value…

Denominational staff members who work for the larger church need to deliberately identify ways that they take care of their…

I will speak of the body that meets regularly with a staff person as a council. You can adapt that…

While it may be very frustrating and stressful to be a pastor of a congregation, at least you have a…

If you talk to many people within our denomination, one overpowering reality is that economics are necessitating cutting staff. As…

At least in the Presbyterian church, and I suspect in most other denominations as well, those involved in specialized ministry…

Most people who are involved in specialized ministry also are associated with a congregation. Sometimes their family is a part…

While public recognition and affirmation are important, the experience can soon fade if that is all that happens. How often…