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In a success obsessed society, it is worth remembering that God’s call can not always be measured by the world’s…

There has apparently been a rise in the rate of suicide among clergy in recent years. I mentioned to you…

Yesterday I spoke of the confessions of Jeremiah as useful sources of reflection when you are feeling despairing. Given all…

In reflecting on this state of despair among clergy, I am reminded of the confessions of Jeremiah. Jeremiah lived in…

When things are going well and there is a general atmosphere of optimism, we can grow slack on our theological…

I was recently in a series of conversations with clergy who from various angles were talking about the sense of…

A recent survey among the membership of the Presbyterian Church (USA) revealed the following differences between the clergy and the…

How does a congregation partner with their pastor in listening to the Word of God? There are several steps that…

Just because you are an ordained pastor does not mean that you consistently know the will of God. Given the…

A pastor is called to serve a church but also has other areas of interest and passion that extend beyond…