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  • Interviewing Tips for the Pastor Who Has Never Used Skype

    An earlier version of this article appeared on Fidelia’s Sisters under the title Meet the Search Committee. An updated version follows. I admit that I miss the days of the phone interview. When I first began in ministry, I never had… Continue reading

    Interviewing Tips for the Pastor Who Has Never Used Skype

  • Hang on to Each Other

    I can’t quite stop myself from watching this video of the Vice President exposing his grief so tenderly and so honestly. I’ve watched it again and again and again. He’s talking to people who know grief. You can hear it in their… Continue reading

  • The Howling of a Fierce Wind

    This summer, I am honored with the opportunity to fill in as Guest Minister at Community Congregational Church in Short Hills, NJ. Their talented and dynamic Minister is enjoying a four month sabbatical. During that time, I get to fill… Continue reading

  • Wanting to Give Up

    It’s true. Over the past few weeks, when I haven’t been posting about my latest escapades of entrepreneurial ministry, I have wanted to give up. I have wanted to throw in the towel. I have seriously contemplated why I ever… Continue reading

  • 6 Ways for Congregations to Care for Grieving Families

    Last week clergy did all that they could to proclaim the greatest mystery of Christian faith. They preached with all that they had in them. They led beautiful, inspiring liturgies throughout the weekend — some did so all week long.… Continue reading