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- March 6, 2012
We need to be intentional about getting some exercise and look for ways to do it in and around our…
, - March 5, 2012
Sometimes we overlook the obvious. Among the many reasons that we are examining about the early drop-out of clergy is…
, - March 2, 2012
The church statistics are overwhelming that the drop out of clergy in the first five years is increasing exponentially. It…
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An Examination of Loneliness A major challenge for good pastors is how to handle the loneliness inherent in the pastorate.…
, , - February 29, 2012
Once we have acknowledged the challenge of loneliness in the pastorate, we need to identify some additional steps in coping…
, , - February 28, 2012
As a basis for this reflection, let me tie together two separate passages. The first is from Genesis 2:18, "Then…
, , - February 27, 2012
What most members and society do not recognize with respect to the role of clergy is the sheer loneliness that…
, , - February 24, 2012
Another category of expectations that is often overlooked is that of the public's expectation for congregations. While many in our…
, , - February 23, 2012
If you want to identify some of the key factors in clergy dropping out, there are probably few areas that…
, , - February 22, 2012
Whether with your email colleagues or with some group within the church, it is worthwhile to use the same categories…
, - February 21, 2012
I want to suggest that you try an experiment in testing out the pressure of expectations in your profession. Choose…
, - February 20, 2012
There is a certain tyranny as well as a blessing to the expectations, internal and external, with regards to being…
, - February 17, 2012
The second area that I suggested may be a factor in clergy dropping out of the profession is the sheer…
, - February 16, 2012
Continuing our discussion about the disconnect between what you expected when you first sensed God's call and the reality you…
, - February 15, 2012
One of the incredible turning points in Israel's journey of faith was how those unique individuals known as the prophets…
, - February 14, 2012
Let's take these causes for clergy dropping out of the ministry one at a time. First, some people experience a…
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WHEN JESUS CONSULTS HIS ADVISORS
February 24, 2016
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