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Ministry Grief, Loss, Compassion Fatigue: A Conversation
We're pleased to share this recorded conversation created as a resource from The Wesleyan Church Department of Education and Clergy Development. Although this was…
A Pastoral Posture toward Social Media
My undergraduate degree is in chemistry. My desire was to be a doctor, but the Lord had other plans. I’ve sometimes wondered, “Lord, if…
Unwanted Holiness
As the United States screeches with discord and distrust, the people in pulpits and in pews are exhausted. Some had loved ones piloting evacuation…
When There’s a Knock at the Door: Zacchaeus in Community
Knock knock. If it’s a joke, you know what to say: “Who’s there?” But knock knock means something different to different people. Throughout my…
Saints Alive! A Conversation with Maxie Dunnam
This summer, Dr. Maxie Dunnam released a new devotional resource he developed while at home during the initial wave of coronavirus shutdowns. Saints Alive!…
Leading like Ananias: Prominence vs Significance in Pastoral Ministry
“Prominence does not equal significance in the Kingdom of God.” I am not sure who said that first, but whenever I hear it my…
Staring at the Sky: Living after the Ascension
I have always been fascinated by two particular verses in the first chapter of the book of Acts. In Acts 1:10-11 (NLT) we read,…
Unexpectedly: The Holy Spirit around the Globe
I received what was called a local preacher’s license in 1952, when I was only 17 years old. That means I have been at…
Jesus with the Pastor: What God Does with Our Dirt
When I was in seminary, I often traveled long distances by bus. Greyhound used to have a $59 ticket to anywhere in North America.…