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A Gift of Grace
April 16, 2009
Mission Presbtery in Texas has developed an intriguing way to demonstrate appreciation for the work of the pastor. Twice a…
An Experiment in Sabbath Time
April 13, 2009
Recently, while discussing some sabbatical plans for a pastor, I began imagining with him a way to help his congregation…
Supporting Clergy Salary
April 10, 2009
In some form or another a congregation, when they call a pastor, promises to “pay him (her) fairly and provide…
The Invisible Pastor
April 7, 2009
Very few clergy or educators are under any illusion that they will make a lot of money in their profession.…
Community Pastor’s Appreciation
April 6, 2009
Over the next few days I want to look at some of the ways that a congregation or judicatory could…
Scripture as God’s Window
April 3, 2009
Another means of being addressed by God is Scripture. So often we are engaged in Bible Study and reading for…
Listening to Eternity
April 2, 2009
Staying in touch with the source of our call is not a case of dialing into eternity. It is, however,…
Staying Connected With God’s Call
April 1, 2009
From the Reformed theological perspective, God’s call can be present in all walks of life. An electrical engineer, a secretary,…
Resisting the Call
March 31, 2009
As I talk to others about their call, I repeatedly hear them describe their initial resistance to the call. I…