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- 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…
, , - May 20, 2011
Now it is time for a family discussion. Depending on the ages of your children, you may want to make…
, - May 19, 2011
Today we are continuing the discussion between the couple. Later there is value for a full family discussion. The first…
- May 18, 2011
Sometimes it is difficult to discuss family finances and this can be a source of underlying tension in a family.…
- May 17, 2011
Clergy families have not escaped the challenge of obesity that is plaguing our nation. Some denominational studies suggest that pastors…
- May 16, 2011
There is ample medical evidence that stress takes its toll on our physical bodies. Stress, both good and bad stress,…
- May 13, 2011
A variation on the exercise described yesterday is to have members of the session list the four top things they…
, - May 12, 2011
You probably remember the old cynical quip that when you assume something you can make an ass out of U…
, , - May 11, 2011
Here is a brief, simple exercise that can pay good benefits in several ways. Stick a couple of three by…
, , - May 10, 2011
Recently you may have read that the average salary for corporation execs is $9 million. If you ask, they will…
- May 9, 2011
Last week I was part of organizing a health fair for clergy. An ecumenical counseling center on whose board I…
PROACTIVE PROPHYLACTIC FOR PRESBYTERIES AGAINST DIVISIONS (8)
January 9, 2015
WE ARE YOUR PEOPLE, LORD In addition to the gatherings of both the small groups of churches and the larger…
PROACTIVE PROPHYLACTIC FOR PRESBYTERIES AGAINST DIVISIONS (7)
January 7, 2015
Being proactive in healing the divisions among the churches.
IS GOD CRAZY OR WHAT?
January 2, 2015
IS GOD CRAZY OR WHAT God called me to ministry. God called me to gather a group of narcissists and…
NEW YEAR’S EVE GIFT
December 31, 2014
GOD’S CALL bY sTEVE MCCUTCHAN I’m not so sure That God called me I am a pastor The Spirit…
CONNECTING PASTORS OF THE ONE BODY
December 22, 2014
BUILDING CONNECTIONS AMONG THE CLERGY All General Presbyters/Presbytery Executives know the challenge. First, we live in an age of institutional…
PROACTIVE PROPHYLACTIC FOR PRESBYTERIES AGAINST DIVISIONS (6)
December 19, 2014
PROACTIVE PRESBYTERIANS ACT If you have decided to be a proactive presbytery in addressing prophetically the threat of division within…
PROACTIVE PROPHYLACTIC FOR PRESBYTERIES AGAINST DIVISIONS (5)
December 17, 2014
NAMING THE TENSIONS Since we cannot exist without leaving an impression on the community around us, we need to be…
PROACTIVE PROPHYLACTIC FOR PRESBYTERIES AGAINST DIVISIONS (4)
December 12, 2014
INTRODUCTIONS Begin by introducing the leadership from presbytery. Explain that you will have all present to introduce themselves in a…
PROACTIVE PROPHYLACTIC FOR PRESBYTERIES AGAINST DIVISIONS (3)
December 10, 2014
A PERSONAL INVITATION The invitations to these meetings need to be specific and personal. If possible, it should be either…
PROACTIVE PROPHYLACTIC FOR PRESBYTERIES (2)
December 5, 2014
THREE BEGINNING STEPS I think there are three initial steps that you need to think about. STEP ONE Does the…