The Courage of an American Pastor

The Courage of an American Pastor

The Courage of an American Pastor Being the pastor of a parish requires courage, but the nature of that courage is going to differ depending on where that parish is in the world. In many parts of the Middle East, Africa and Asia, courage is a stark matter of risking...
Paid Staff vs. Volunteers

Paid Staff vs. Volunteers

Paid Staff vs. Volunteers One of the most dangerous distinctions we make when it comes to people who work and serve in our parishes is seeing them as either employees or volunteers.  From a technical standpoint, I certainly understand the necessity of this...
Let’s Do Something

Let’s Do Something

Let’s Do Something A friend of mine, I’ll call him John because that’s his name, decided to leave the consulting firm where he and I worked years ago, and on the day before his departure, an executive of the firm did one of those wonderful “exit interviews” with...