Responding to the Clergy Health Crisis
I don’t think of myself as part of a clergy health crisis. Although my blood pressure usually tests high at
How to End Ministry Well Together
It’s been almost eight weeks since I shared my growing conviction to complete my pastoral ministry with my congregation this
Lessons in Ministry from Mother Teresa
I’m a long way from the streets of Calcutta where Mother Teresa focused her ministry, but as I reflect on her life, I’m struck by three key lessons for me and for anyone in Christian service:
Beyond Superficial Definitions of Self-Care
Is self-care different from being selfish or self-indulgent? Is it the same as caring for your soul? And what does self-care look like in light of following Jesus, who called his followers to deny themselves?
God’s Spirit Blowing in a New Direction
A few years ago, I wrote “My 22 Best Practices in 22 Years of Pastoral Ministry,” and each year since then I’ve added another best practice. Now in honour of my 25 years of pastoral ministry, I add one more: Know when it’s time to say good-bye.
Venturing Beyond My Faith Community
“As people of faith, I feel we should have some kind of relationship,” said the president of the local Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’. He had called to invite my participation in an interfaith forum. . . .
5 Reasons Why Small Churches are Important
“The small church has value in and of itself. While most of the attention is paid to large churches, the small church is making a powerful impact on Canadian church life.”
God of All Comfort: A Free Mental Health Worship Resource
Some studies indicate that one in five people live with schizophrenia, clinical depression, bipolar disorder, or other mental illness. In a congregation of 250, that would be 50 people.
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