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I recently found a quote that reminded me again why we do what we do. There is a church in…

Clergy families can offer special support and thanksgiving to other clergy families. Have some discussion within your family about another…

If your children are late middle-school and above, the thanksgiving discussion may take on a different design. There would be…

When asked, it is fairly easy to come up with a list of ways in which being a pastor and…

This is a week for exploring the power of gratitude. As a pastor, consider some of the many ways that…

Judy Carter, in her book The Comedy Bible suggests an exercise that can translate directly into the life of a…

“What are you doing here, Elijah?” Remember the context of that profound question. Elijah had been working hard combating the…

The Lawrence Schmidt Center newsletter recently published an article by Dr. George Morelli on Clergy Fatigue and Burnout, in which…

A pastor experiences a cacophony of emotions ranging from ecstasy to utter despair from the various people s/he encounters. Medical…

Clergy are frequently the first people contacted when members and non-members experience mental distress. We can be cynical and say…