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Staying Centered in the midst of Advent
November 18, 2009
Every pastor knows that the Advent and Christmas season is an exceedingly stressful time. I once had an elder say…
Self Care and Self Indulgence
November 17, 2009
In a recent issue of Presbyterian Outlook, (November 23,2009), there was an article that was almost a screed against the…
A Community Expression of Appreciation
November 16, 2009
Building on the idea of October being pastor’s appreciation month, we recently had a community expression of thanks to pastors…
The Congregation and the Pastor’s Vocation
November 13, 2009
We speak of the pastor receiving a call to the ministry but often assume that is a one time event.…
Congregational Nurture of Pastor’s Spirit
November 12, 2009
While we often assume that a pastor will attend to the spiritual nurture of the congregation, it is not often…
The Health of a Pastor’s Family
November 10, 2009
It is common wisdom that people work better and are more productive when their family is healthy both physically and…
A Pastor’s Finances in Small Church
November 10, 2009
Back after WWII, when there was a freeze on salaries, companies had to get creative in how they were going…
A Church Culture of Support for Pastors
November 9, 2009
This week I want to look at what it might look like for a church to create a culture of…
A Caffeine Happy Hour
November 6, 2009
In continuing to explore what judicatories can do in support of their clergy, I want to suggest an experience that…