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- September 13, 2013
Exposure to the Light As we continue our discussion on how to confront the toxic effect of Clergy Killers in…
, , - September 11, 2013
We continue our discussion on how to respond to the presence of Clergy Killers within the congregation Two Assumptions about Spiritual Leadership…
, , - September 9, 2013
Opposition versus Obsessive antagonism It goes against the natural inclinations of most of us to label someone evil. Yet as…
, , - September 6, 2013
In the last blog, I suggested that each member of the governing board identify anonymously on a 3 x 5…
, , - September 4, 2013
Clergy Killers Depend on Silence A first step in preventing damage from Clergy Killers is for the leadership (Elders/Deacons) to…
, , - September 2, 2013
Being Christian About Clergy Killers OK, let's get practical. If there are people who are intent on attacking the pastor…
, , - August 30, 2013
Reluctance to Speak up I think there are several reasons why the majority of people in a congregation don't stand…
, , - August 28, 2013
The Power of Negative in the Body of Christ In the trailer for the film, Betrayed: The Clergy Killers DNA,…
, - August 26, 2013
Clergy Killers I recently received information about a new 90 minute film called Betrayed: The Clergy Killers DNA. The film…
, - August 23, 2013
Here are ten more contrasts between healthy and unhealthy clergy. 11. Spirit of the Living God, Breathe on Me HC…
, - August 21, 2013
What's the Difference Both healthy and unhealthy clergy experience stress and challenges. The difference is how they respond to them.…
, - August 19, 2013
We are a Community of Faith One of the cultural assumptions often accepted by a congregation is that the pastor…
, , - August 16, 2013
Whining Doesn't Help As pastors, all of us experience insults and behavior that causes us personal pain. I know from…
, - August 14, 2013
1. We aren't saved by perfection Pastor: If the people had a stronger commitment to (Bible, Justice, Ethical life, Church,…
, - August 12, 2013
When God calls, some natural responses are: God, I can't afford to give up the security of my profession to…
, - August 9, 2013
God's Call for All People In the Reformed faith, we believe that all people have a call from God. Of…
HELPING PASTORS THINK THEOLOGICALLY
August 16, 2017
PREVENT THEOLOGICAL BURNOUT Most of the pastors in your presbytery have had at least three years of training in the…
USING LITURGY TO EXPLORE A CHURCH’S MINISTRY
August 11, 2017
Evaluation a Scriptural Framework Psalm 23 offers an interesting framework for the evaluation of a congregational ministry. Begin by…
Pastor and Church Board Exploring Questions Together
August 9, 2017
Questions Exploring a Church’s Ministry The best questions for conversation are ones that allow for a variety of responses that…
THE POWER OF QUESTIONS
August 4, 2017
GOOD QUESTIONS How often have you greeted someone with the question: “How are you doing?” and had no intention of…
WAYS TO BE BLESSED AND A BLESSING
August 2, 2017
INSPIRING A CONGREGATION OK, you are a pastor of a church. Like many churches, the membership has many diverse ideas…
A TIME TO DREAM
July 28, 2017
DON’T JUST DO SOMETHING DREAM A LITTLE It is the end of July. You may have had a vacation during…
MELTING YOUR NEGATIVE SHELL
July 26, 2017
BEHIND OUR PROTECTIVE SHELL Knock, knock, who is in there. It’s me, a child of God. Do you believe that…
CELEBRATING GOD’S IMPERFECT CHURCH
July 21, 2017
NOT THINKING LIKE HUMANS I think it was Loren Eiseley who said if humans had designed the universe, they would…
A GAME OF COLORS
July 19, 2017
A SPIRITUAL MOOD COLOR Here is a game that can be played with some clergy friends. Begin with some clergy…
A STORY OF YOUR FUTURE (2)
July 14, 2017
CONTINUING YOUR FUTURE I would encourage you to read my previous blog on July 11 for a more complete description…