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The Call of Clergy, Educators, and musicians
April 23, 2009
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 It…
Sharing Your Call
April 22, 2009
I’ve been out for a couple of days but following up on the last blog, let me explore some possible…
The Unexpected Conversation
April 17, 2009
If your bishop, presbyter, or judicatory staff person called you up and asked you to go to lunch, what would…
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…