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Post Christmas Blues
December 18, 2009
There is a real issue of post-Christmas blues that can set in for church staff as well as members. It…
Pastor’s Health Fair
December 17, 2009
The statistics on the health of pastors is growing increasingly disturbing. There are some actions that a Presbytery or even…
Having the Health Conversation
December 16, 2009
How does a congregation support the physical health of their pastor? Let’s say that you recognize that your pastor is…
Presbyteries and Financial Literacy
December 15, 2009
Recently I have heard about a course that is making the rounds of churches that focuses on helping members reflect…
Healing Liturgies for Trauma Victims
December 14, 2009
We need to re-explore the power of liturgies in our lives. Consider the basic structure of worship as it is…
The Sabbath as a Time to Breathe
December 11, 2009
As we think about ministry to veterans, let me remind you of some aspects of the concept of Sabbath. It…
Sancturary and the Returned Soldier
December 10, 2009
We have some significant resources in our faith that can assist us in being supportive to returned soldiers. As you…
Symptoms of PTS For Clergy and Session Awareness
December 9, 2009
Kathy Platoni, a Clinical Psychologist who has worked in this field has identified some signs to look for that might…
The Congregation’s Relationship to Returned Veterans
December 8, 2009
A website, www.hand2handcontact.org offers 10 things you should know about returning veterans. You can go to their website for the…