Letter writer, David C. Ashley, in today’s Post Standard opinion page decried a lack of obvious clergy leadership in changing the climate of political discourse in our country. I have good…
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Reflections on a Very Significant Change in My Job over 30 Years.
I have been reflecting recently about how some key changes in our culture have affected pastoral work over the 30 years. Particularly, I have been documenting lately the decreasing number of natural…
Celebrating the week Francis Asbury arrived in America
I found a great video clip that tells the story of Francis Asbury. Asbury was an early Methodist leader in the colonies, sent by Wesley himself, and ultimately responsible for the explosive…
A Climate of appreciation returns to us on Pastor Appreciation Sunday!
As a pastor, you never quite know what the congregation will do for pastor appreciation Sunday, a verbal roast, a vacation you weren’t planning on, a hearty dinner or…? And they like…
Attending Rev. Fred Bailey’s 50 years of ministry celebration
Saturday is was my joy and privilege to attend the dinner given in honor of Rev. Fred Bailey’s 50 years of ministry in the church. What an amazing milestone to reach. I only…