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- September 5, 2011
The first area to consider is that of the physical health of the clergy and staff. Three major areas that…
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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…
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Think about what you should be doing with respect to your financial health. Here are some suggestions to consider putting…
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Taking care of your family health will differ significantly depending on the nature of your family. I will suggest some…
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Yesterday we worked on a check list on your care of the physical self. Today I want to begin a…
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This is the beginning of a check list for you to evaluate how you are doing in caring for yourself…
, - August 11, 2011
As I prepare for a medical test in a couple of days, I'm reminded of an experience of a colleague…
, , - August 10, 2011
I thought you might like to see a sample of a litany that a congregation can use to welcome back…
, , - August 9, 2011
This next Sunday I will complete a three and one-half month supply for a church so that their pastor could…
- August 5, 2011
No matter how seasoned a pastor is, when they enter a new pastorate the context is fresh and a little…
, - August 4, 2011
This is a suggestion of an action by a congregation in welcoming their new pastor. Consider scheduling a lunch about…
- August 3, 2011
One of the very satisfying ministries that I have felt called to in retirement is that of mentoring other clergy.…
, - August 2, 2011
In my work on the care of clergy, I've frequently said that one of the bigger resisters to the care…
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