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- June 17, 2011
Take a sheet of paper and quickly jot down several major turning points in your life and your ministry. Don't…
, - June 16, 2011
Consider how some central doctrines of the Christian faith provide handles on how to respond to certain challenges of life.…
, , - June 15, 2011
Doctrines are attempts to articulate central tenets of the faith. Our faith becomes the framework through which we interpret and…
, - June 14, 2011
"We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine . .…
, , - June 13, 2011
Here is an exercise that I would wager would not only be fun but could generate some good material for…
, - June 10, 2011
Yesterday we looked at questions around the theme of worship. Today let's look at the theme of the mission of…
, - June 9, 2011
OK, now for the fun of the types of questions you might ask in your congregational poll. In the end…
, - June 8, 2011
We are still building on the ideas developed on Monday and Tuesday's blogs. We will explore possible subject matter soon…
, - June 7, 2011
Building on yesterday's preparation for your congregational poll, there are still a couple of preparation steps that you need to…
, - June 6, 2011
Let me propose a simple way to work with some trusted colleagues and get a measure of your congregations that…
, - May 31, 2011
It is not unusual for a pastor and a pastor's family to experience what I can best describe as a…
, - May 30, 2011
Sabbaticals are a vital part of a clergy's journey in the ministry. It provides a chance to step back and…
, - May 27, 2011
Not infrequently as I advocate for a sabbatical in a congregation, someone will say that no one ever offered him…
, , - May 26, 2011
Drawing upon yesterdays explanation of some of the theological truths imbedded in the Sabbath, let us look at its implications…
, , - May 25, 2011
As a framework for both the congregation and the pastor as they consider a sabbatical are the theological underpinnings of…
, , - May 24, 2011
I am filling in for a pastor of a small church while he is away on a sabbatical. I am…
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