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- November 4, 2011
Presbyterian pastors do not belong to an individual congregation. Even in retirement, while we may attend a particular congregation, our…
, - November 3, 2011
A third aspect of affirming one's call might be for the presbytery to take a few minutes to recognize and…
, - November 2, 2011
If the Scriptures are correct, there is no age limit to when God may call you. When I retired in…
, - November 1, 2011
My thought is that we do not emphasize enough the sense of call that has drawn us into the ministry.…
, - October 31, 2011
With apologies to David Letterman, I've been thinking about why people don't go to church. Top Ten Reasons Not to…
- October 28, 2011
The March, 2009 issue of O magazine reported that a survey in October by the American Psychological Association found that…
- 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…
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CHURCH CONFLICT-YOU BE THE JUDGE (2).
August 7, 2015
LET’S LOOK AT PRESBYTERIANS This is the second stage of guiding your congregation about how to respond to conflict…
LET THE CONGREGATION JUDGE
August 5, 2015
Church Conflict – You Be the Judge Begin an email contact with your membership by engaging them in an…
BEING A SPIRITUAL LEADER TEAM
July 31, 2015
BUILDING A FAITH UNDERSTANDING At this meeting, explain that the purpose is to build a faith understanding for the importance…
DO CHURCHES HAVE A WITNESS TO MAKE
July 29, 2015
WHEN CHURCHES MIRROR SOCIETY We live in a period of anxiety in both church and society. When people are anxious,…
WHEN A CHURCH THINKS BEYOND CONFLICT
July 24, 2015
WHEN A CHURCH SEES A VISION I once heard Rabbi Edward Friedman advise a pastor on how to respond to…
PRESBYTERIAN PASTORS AND EDUCATORS CARE FOR EACH OTHER.
July 22, 2015
Presbytery Pastoral Care Network in partnership with Synod Of Mid America and Presbyterian Association of Christian Educators presents Oasis Regional…
TAKING CHARGE OF OUR FINANCIAL HEALTH
July 17, 2015
Financial Health We didn’t enter this profession with the expectation of making a lot of money. At the same time,…
CLERGY AND FINANCIAL RESENTMENT
July 15, 2015
IT’S NATURAL Let’s admit it. While no one ever enters the ministry with the expectation of growing rich, it is…
A FAMILY GAME ON FINANCES.
July 10, 2015
A Family Financial Discussion with Children The intention of this blog is to provide a game for a family with…
A HEALTHY CLERGY FAMILY FINANCIAL DISCUSSION.
July 8, 2015
A COUPLE DISCUSSES FINANCES It is often difficult for a clergy and spouse to have a productive conversation about family…