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- October 27, 2011
Presbyterians Today reported in their March, 2009 issue a startling study of the changing weight of pastors. In the past…
- October 26, 2011
If we are to model our ministry after that of Jesus, perhaps it is important to recall some incidents in…
- October 25, 2011
There are far too many clergy and educators who misunderstand the witness that they can make by being willing to…
- October 24, 2011
One of the important aspects of clergy care is our willingness to permit the congregation to care for us. Many…
- October 21, 2011
Try to describe what you would want from a church that would continually feed you even as you were guiding…
, - October 20, 2011
Now, here is where it could get fun. Form a pastoral support task force, or even take some time as…
, - October 19, 2011
Think back over your ministry and try to identify moments when you thought to yourself, wow, that is what it…
, - October 18, 2011
I once wrote an article about a small church that wanted to make their church such a satisfying ministry that…
, - October 17, 2011
Recently I had a clergy friend of mine do a stupid thing. The details are not important. The point is…
- October 13, 2011
One further action on behalf of our anthropologist from outer space. (See the last couple of posts) Look at your…
, - October 11, 2011
Continue to imagine ET, the visitor from outer space mentioned yesterday, as it proceeds to investigate the Christian faith by…
, - October 10, 2011
Assume for a moment that you have a visitor from outer-space who is an anthropologist who has been sent to…
, - October 7, 2011
I hate chain letters and particularly when it suggests that if you break the chain you will experience dire consequences.…
, - October 6, 2011
While it is very important for judicatory staff to find ways to support the clergy in their care and express…
, - October 5, 2011
Here is a brief, fun exercise that can encourage appreciation of the varied ministry in your presbytery. Build a spin…
, , - October 4, 2011
October is an excellent opportunity for judicatory staff to encourage the pastors who are part of your charge through a…
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