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Community Appreciation
November 23, 2009
I’m not sure whether I have written this up or not. A couple of weeks ago our community had a…
Post Christmas Clergy Celebration
November 20, 2009
A presbytery or other judicatory might want to consider having their own post-Christmas celebration for their clergy and families. The…
Family Fun During Advent
November 19, 2009
One of the prices we pay in our profession is that our family can feel neglected during such high stress…
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…
