Frank Pott
Served Parkersburg CRC from 4/2001 until my retirement o 12/31/2007. Since then I served a 1 year Interim in the Austinville CRC and in the Faith Presbyterian Church of Ackley, Iowa, then served a 9 month interim in the Trinity CRC of Ames. I am presently serving as inerim pastor in the Hollandal, MN CRC. My wife Betty and I still live in Parkersburg. We have totally recovered and fixed up from the devastating EF5 tornado whih destroyed a thirf of our town on May 25, 2008. Presently I am a Missions Mobilizer for CRWM and am also Regional Pastor for Classis Northcentral Iowa
Posted in: What are best practices for doing the monthly Pastors' reports to the Elders?
I am retired now, but when in full time ministry I found out that the most valuable reporting was accomplished when I reported on my prayer life (what have you been praying for?) and on my devotional life (in what way has God been leading you through his Word?) These questions helped me focus on my calling.
Posted in: Do you listen to music when writing sermons?
Yes, I listen to mucis while working on sermons, I listen to Christian paino music, particularly to Dino.
Posted in: What Books Are on Your 2018 Reading List?
A good question. I hope to finish reading Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila, then go on to Dark Night of the Soul by St John of the Cross and later The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila.
Posted in: The Evolution of the Pastoral Ministry
Thank you for your article. I miss one aspect of pastoral ministry or function in your article, and that is to pray. Prayer for the congregation and community. Although much may be changing, I hope this aspect of pastoral function never changes.