Rev. John Vest, a member of the Mid Council Commission, recently wrote a blog stating his views about non-geographic presbyteries: “After much conversation and reflection, I changed… Read more “Non-Geographic Presbyteries & the Issue of Diversity”
Hey PCUSA, Stare Death in the Face!
Originally post on 2 Friars and a Fool on June 20, 2012 . . . In 1982, Steven Callahan set out to cross the Atlantic Ocean in… Read more “Hey PCUSA, Stare Death in the Face!”
A Sunday (25) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Fathers
As a pastor/mother married to another pastor, sometimes it feels like I am going at it alone especially since the kids mostly come to church with me.… Read more “A Sunday (25) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Fathers”
Building a Plane While Flying
Originally posted on The Presbyterian Leader on June 14, 2012 . . . Growing up, I used to hang out with my dad at the airport. This wasn’t the… Read more “Building a Plane While Flying”
A Sunday (24) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Home
This past week was the first time my kids ever spent a significant amount of time away from home without the parents. When we came home Saturday,… Read more “A Sunday (24) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Home”
How to Integrate Worship in Meetings
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah… Read more “How to Integrate Worship in Meetings”
A Sunday (23) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Routines
No matter how flexible and spontaneous a pastor/mother may be, we like routine and schedules. Whether it is preferred or not, routine and schedules are vital and… Read more “A Sunday (23) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Routines”
Interactive Use of Candles and Meaning of Names
The following interactive activity can be used when exploring different names for God or stories about the meaning of names in the Bible, baptism, or names that… Read more “Interactive Use of Candles and Meaning of Names”
What Came First – the Mentor or the Mentee?
Originally posted on The Presbyterian Leader on May 30, 2012 . . . Last week, I was at the Korean-American Clergywomen Conference at San Francisco Theological Seminary. For the… Read more “What Came First – the Mentor or the Mentee?”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Pentecost III
1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Pentecost III”
Still Waters 