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- September 19, 2011
Sometimes people will say to me "I haven't filled out my PIF (Personal Information Form) because I'm not sure whether…
, - September 16, 2011
It is important to listen to God's call in one's journey of faith. While it is a spiritual issue, the…
, - September 15, 2011
Here is another Psalm prayer that can be used at a presbytery meeting. Salem Presbytery, 2011 Psalm 63 (Adapted) L:…
, - September 14, 2011
I share with you a litany that I have developed in appreciation of the staff of Salem presbytery. Psalm 111…
, , - September 13, 2011
Congregations are in a better position to show appreciation of their pastor and staff than a judicatory like a presbytery.…
, - September 12, 2011
How does a congregation honor the a pastor's sense of God's call in his or her life? This may begin…
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There is an ancient tale about the cobbler's children having no shoes while the cobbler helps everyone else repair their…
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With few exceptions, the vocation of a pastor is not a lucrative career. In many cases, especially with small churches,…
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Like in all the areas being examined, when a congregation begins to reflect on the health of the clergy family,…
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As with the congregational care of the physical health of clergy, caring for their emotional health might begin with a…
, - September 5, 2011
The first area to consider is that of the physical health of the clergy and staff. Three major areas that…
, , - September 2, 2011
There is a difference between pampering your clergy and demonstrating care and support for their ministry. If you are going…
, - September 1, 2011
To prevent both burn-out and loss of faith, it is important to pay attention to our sense of calling or…
, - August 22, 2011
I will be on vacation for a couple of weeks and will resume this blog in September.
- August 19, 2011
How are you doing spiritually? A spiritual check-up is an important part of your journey and should be done at…
, , - August 18, 2011
Think about what you should be doing with respect to your financial health. Here are some suggestions to consider putting…
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LONELINESS AND CLERGY FAMILIES
June 19, 2015
GUILT AND LONELINESS A major contribution to the loneliness experienced by a pastor is a strong feeling of guilt associated…
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ON NATIONAL SECURITY
June 17, 2015
We live in a very chaotic time. Terrorism is not something that we can view from a comfortable distance as…
THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES
June 12, 2015
GOD PAUSED Coke has popular claim on the phrase, “The pause that refreshes,” but it is a good idea to…
PRAY FOR CHRIST’S VICTORY IN YOU
June 10, 2015
Read Psalm 20, keep the text open before you. Psalm 20 The Lord answer you [the Christ in me] in…
PSALM 23 FOR A NARCISSISTIC CONGREGATION.
June 5, 2015
PSALM 23 ADAPTED We hired you to be our shepherd, we should not want. Allow us to rest in pastures…
THANKSGIVING FOR THE FUTURE
June 3, 2015
In today’s Psalm, we consider the power of thanksgiving as it reminds us of God’s faithfulness in our past and…
How Clergy Can Listen to the Spirit
May 29, 2015
When Discouraged, Listen It is not unusual for any compassionate clergy to have moments of discouragement. You can hear ten…
ALLOW GOD TO BREATHE INTO YOU
May 27, 2015
LISTEN TO THE PSALMS As I reflect back on forty seven years of ordained ministry, I realize that the focus…
An Experiment in Feeding the Clergy
May 22, 2015
MANNA IN THE DESERT Beginning next Wednesday, May 27, I want to offer a reflection for the Psalm appointed to…