Originally posted in PLGRM Volume I Issue 2 Winter 2012 This picture shows everything that is wonderful about being a part of an Asian community. This is… Read more “Connected by Water”
The Subjunctive & Indicative of Church Ministry
In a recent TED Talk, Phuc Tran talks about his love for grammar, particularly the use of the subjunctive and indicative. He uses these two types of… Read more “The Subjunctive & Indicative of Church Ministry”
Advent: What Are We Waiting For?
I love Advent. It is my favorite season. My favorite part of the season is not the actual Christmas day, but the whole leading up to part… Read more “Advent: What Are We Waiting For?”
Interactive Prayer Stations for Advent IV
6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born. (Luke 2.6) The first Sunday of Advent, my church has interactive prayer stations, an… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations for Advent IV”
A Sunday (47) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: In Honor of . . .
In worship today, my Head of Staff announced that I had finished my year as moderator of the Presbytery of San Francisco, which is why I may… Read more “A Sunday (47) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: In Honor of . . .”
Bridge Worship & Meetings through Prayer
Here is a prayer activity idea that can be easily incorporated in presbytery meetings or any church meeting. This will require lots of preparation on the organizer’s… Read more “Bridge Worship & Meetings through Prayer”
Interactive Gift Ideas for Anniversaries, Ordinations and Installations
Many churches celebrate the anniversary of a pastor and are looking for interactive ways to commemorate the occasion. Also, as part of an ordination or installation of… Read more “Interactive Gift Ideas for Anniversaries, Ordinations and Installations”
A Sunday (46) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Happiest Place on Earth
Tomorrow I moderate my last presbytery meeting as moderator of the Presbytery of San Francisco. I am blessed that my kids do not mind going to these… Read more “A Sunday (46) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Happiest Place on Earth”
A Sunday (45) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Mother/Pastor
Normally, I say I am a pastor/mother, not because I identify with or value being a pastor over being a mother. It’s because I can’t separate being… Read more “A Sunday (45) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Mother/Pastor”
Lessons Learned in the Intergenerational Worship Experiment
In a previous post I asked “what is intergenerational worship? Is it merely people of all ages being able to worship together? The simple answer would be ‘yes.’ I… Read more “Lessons Learned in the Intergenerational Worship Experiment”
Still Waters 