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Discovering Patterns
Nine years into being a pastor, I got a phone call from a woman who was not a member of the church I was serving. She wanted to arrange to come and “do her fifth step” with me.
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Regional Pastors Bookshelf: When Narcissism Comes to Church
In this book, you'll learn about narcissism and how it affects pastors and churches. You’ll likely learn some things about yourself as well.
October 13, 2020
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Pastor Support Group in the Age of COVID
Since early in the days of COVID-19, a group of pastors in Classis BC Southeast has met every other week over Zoom to trouble-shoot challenges and encourage creativity in faithful ministry.
September 15, 2020
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Alcohol, Addiction and the CRC Pastor
A conversation with an active Christian Reformed minister about addiction, grace, and how the pressure of life and leadership in COVID makes this the "perfect" time for a problem to come up.
May 20, 2020
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Regional Pastors Bookshelf: The Courage To Suffer
The book challenges those who want to offer easy answers or fix grief with spiritual band aids.
May 20, 2020
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Spiritual Direction
My first experience of formal spiritual direction led me to appreciate the value of seeking out that direction for my life.
January 15, 2020
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Retelling Childhood Stories
Perhaps the most insightful moment came when one pastor asked: What is your earliest childhood memory?
January 6, 2020
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Regional Pastors Bookshelf: "The Second Mountain" Book Review
If you are looking for a book around which to gather local clergy to have good conversation on transitions, The Second Mountain is an approachable and compelling read.
June 11, 2019
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Regional Pastors Bookshelf - The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
This relatively recent book is officially about 225 pages but it reads like something half that long. I found it compelling and believe it may have real value for the ways in which Regional Pastors interact with other pastors.
June 11, 2019
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Tour de North
Ministry can be lonely work. That’s why it is crucial to intentionally connect ourselves with a team of riders, heading in the same direction.
March 19, 2019
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Regional Pastors Bookshelf: The New Copernicans
“Where have all the young adults gone?” If you are a regional pastor, or a resource and friend to the pastors of your classis, this book has helpful insights on the young adults of our culture.
June 5, 2018
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Pastoring Bi-vocational Pastors
A regional pastor reflects on his experience at the recent Bi-vocational ministry gathering.
June 5, 2018
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Regional Pastor's Bookshelf: Strong and Weak
A review of Andy Crouch's book, "Strong and Weak." Part of a newsletter for Regional Pastors.
February 6, 2018
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The Power of a Phone Call
I poured so much energy into those hundreds (actually a few thousand) sermons, and so I was amazed to hear that the memorable touch of ministry was the few phone calls I made most days.
February 5, 2018
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The Regional Pastor’s Bookshelf: On a Journey
I recommend both these books to pastors, and particularly to Regional Pastors. They can provide a lens and language that could generate vital conversations in one-to-one or group conversations with pastors.