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- June 7, 2013
As we continue to explore the forms of grief experienced by a pastor, we need to recognize the grief a…
, - June 5, 2013
We have been talking about a pastor's grief that is frequently unrecognized as the best of pastors engage in ministry.…
, - June 3, 2013
As clergy, we continually assist others in working through their grief at painful moments in their lives. Books have been…
, - May 31, 2013
As you stand before your congregation on a Sunday morning, how frequently do you gaze out and recognize how many…
, - May 29, 2013
Luke tells us of Jesus' grief as he neared Jerusalem. "If you . . . had only recognized on this…
, - May 27, 2013
We come to the conclusion of this story. If you have enjoyed it, I would like to hear from you.…
- May 24, 2013
There is a lot of scary news about declining churches, splitting churches, scandals in churches, bankrupt churches, and despairing churches.…
, , , - May 22, 2013
The Schaeffer Institute, who has studied the life of clergy for several decades, recently reported that 50 % of clergy…
, - May 20, 2013
Part 7 -- The pastor tries to refocus the conversation. ********************** “The real issue that we need to deal with…
- May 17, 2013
Five ways to obey Jesus new commandment to his disciples. John 13:34: "I give you a new commandment, that you…
, , , - May 15, 2013
Recently I was asked to preach and lead worship at my 50th College reunion at Muskingum University in New Concord,…
- May 13, 2013
Now we hear what the husband told his wife about what happened. If you were the pastor, how would you…
- May 10, 2013
I have worked as pastor, consultant, and friend to congregations for over forty years. I have watched them endure bad…
- May 8, 2013
You care about clergy because: You believe that God calls clergy to ministry. A divine source sparked their choice of…
, - May 6, 2013
Part 5 Wrestling with Scripture in Counseling. As you read the story, try to picture how you might have responded…
, - May 3, 2013
The larger church can build the rhythm of seven into their agenda and offer it as a gift to creation.
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