Let Grace Abound
It's a really difficult time to be a pastor. There's more to it than meets the eye and we all need to be aware of this.
It's a really difficult time to be a pastor. There's more to it than meets the eye and we all need to be aware of this.
The importance of saying thank you is too often overlooked. Pastors need to hear it just like everyone else.
People expect a lot from their pastor. What we sometimes fail to remember is that they, like us, are human.
I think we can all agree that focusing on wellbeing at work is of great importance, and benefit, to both the employee and the employer. Have you ever wondered how that looks for pastors?
I loved that my husband was the pastor. That he was called into ministry. And I was eager to walk alongside him, supporting and encouraging him as I was able. What I didn’t want was to be seen as “part of the package.”
What happens when church members and community folks contact the church for something? What kind of experience do they have when checking out the church’s website or calling the church office?
Much to the delight of some, renewal occurs in surprising, unintentional ways. This article explores the benefit of peer group programs for pastoral renewal.
Believe it or not, there are some folks whose hearts beat a little faster when they get to fill in a form. Yup. They actually like filling in all the boxes. If you’re one of these people, you understand. If you’re not, please don’t quit reading. This post is really for you.
Every person needs to feel appreciated. Pastors, and their spouses, are no exception. I remember getting movie tickets in the mail. No note, just tickets. It brought tears to my eyes. A small thing? Some would think so, but to us it was huge.
The ultimate goal of CRCNA ministries is to transform lives and communities worldwide. Now that’s a goal! How do we even begin to tackle a goal as grand as this? One step at a time.