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Offering a Grace Prize at Presbytery
July 1, 2009
There are a number of things that Presbyteries can do to contribute to the emotional health of their Pastors and…
Congregational Attention to Emotions
June 29, 2009
In what way can a congregation be supportive of the emotional health of their staff? I want to suggest an…
Revisiting Underused Gifts
June 26, 2009
In looking at how you can care for your emotions, do not neglect to recognize the healing power of underused…
Caring For Your Emotional Health
June 25, 2009
Anyone who thinks about it recognizes that church professions place pastors and educators (P/E) under a lot of emotional stress.…
Physical Health and the Presbytery
June 24, 2009
The third part of our grid on the physical health of pastors and educators involves the presbytery’s responsibilities. While it…
Physical Care, Congregational Support
June 23, 2009
If you look at the grid shared on Friday, June 19 for care of pastors and educators (P/E), you will…
Caring for our Bodies
June 22, 2009
The recent report on the increased obesity of clergy in our nation reminds us that we need to be intentional…
The Six Dimensions of Pastoral Care
June 19, 2009
I have composed a grid of care for pastors and educators. It consists of six dimensions and three levels. Care…
Single Pastors and Families
June 18, 2009
As I have done workshops around how congregations and presbyteries can care for pastors, I have emphasized the need to…