"My Church, My Assassin: When a Glorious Calling Becomes a Silent Killer," by Andrew McMillan. This article, published by Leadership Journal, contends that when the pastor and his family make the church into an "idol," they enter the dangerous territory of experiencing the church, which was once a "fountain of refreshment," as a "treadmill of [...]
A Conversation Around Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Please join your fellow priests and presvyteres Friday, August 7th at 1:30PM (EST) for a webinar featuring Rev. Dn. Stephen Muse. To register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/9f4a49d2a57642968c34be5db4a05ad8
On Wednesday, June 3 a webinar was offered to explain the findings/recommendations of the "Study of Greek Orthodox Priests and Presvyteres" and to answer any questions.
"Trauma, Relational Spirituality, and Resilience: A Study of Greek Orthodox Priests and Presvyteres," completed by the Danielsen Institute at Boston University under the leadership of Dr. George Stavros (MDiv, PhD)--in collaboration with the Archdiocesan Center for Family Care. On Wednesday, June 3 from 1:30-3:00 pm, EST, a webinar will be offered to explain the findings/recommendations [...]
This article is written by Thom Ranier, a Southern Baptist minister, who has surveyed pastors' wives over the years and has concluded that loneliness afflicts many pastors' wives and for various reasons. Some of the points in this article will resonate with many presvyteres. It may be helpful for both husband and wife to read [...]
By Bob Burns, Tasha D. Chapman and Donald C. Guthrie. This article is an excerpt from the book, Resilient Ministry: What Pastors Told Us About Surviving and Thriving. 2013, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. The article can be found through the link: http://www.ctlibrary.com/le/2013/april-online-only/is-ministry-killing-your-marriage.html This article addresses many of the challenges clergy couples encounter. I suggest [...]
Humility is a virtue that all Christians are called to live and practice; it is a hallmark of authentic Christian life. We find many references to humility in the Scriptures, the fathers and contemporary elders.
1 Peter 5:5 : Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
