In this article, the author, the wife of a pastor, sets forth principles for a vibrant marriage in the midst of some common challenges of marriage. https://thelife.com/keeping-your-marriage-vibrant
Written in a question-and-answer forum, this article explores various ways in which seasoned pastors have kept “their marriages strong and vibrant in the midst of ministry responsibilities.” http://www.tonycooke.org/forum/answers/marriage_ministry/marriage_1.html
In Proverbs we read (and often quote), "Where there is no vision, the people perish." In this article, "Bonhoeffer Convinced Me to Abandon My Dream," the author, Chase Replogle, complements the teaching of Scripture as he reflects on his personal struggle with vision in parish life, and concludes, "The pastor's first call is not to [...]
Interesting article with many good insights: "How Can So Many Pastors Be Godly and Dysfunctional at the Same Time?" (by Todd Wilson, the president of the Center for Pastor Theologians and published in Christianity Today). This is an except from the full article. To read the article in its entirety, you must subscribe to Christianity [...]
"How Overworked Clergy Culture Undermines a Healthy Theology of Sacrifice," by Layton E. Williams and found in Sojouners (online) https://sojo.net/articles/how-overworked-clergy-culture-undermines-healthy-theology-sacrifice
The most recent webinar on clergy family life, featuring Fr. John and Pres. Irene Rallis is now archived for your viewing. In this interview-style webinar, they discuss many of the common opportunities, joys and struggles we all encounter as clergy families and how they have navigated them. https://youtu.be/SUo6Cu0eeo8
Great lesson for our everyday lives written by the widow of a slain missionary pastor. . . ”Do The Next Thing” by Elisabeth Elliot When I went back to my jungle station after the death of my first husband, Jim Elliot, I was faced with many confusions and uncertainties. I had a good many new [...]
A recent you-tube video featuring Fr. Alexander Goussetis and Presvytera Kerry Pappas presenting a short program to the Leadership 100 Conference on the ministries of the Center for Family Care and Clergy Couple Care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MV6LmvZU0M&t=1919s
A wonderful webinar with His Grace, Bishop John Abdalah. https://youtu.be/47wnM2Hdzs8
Another wonderful resource with Dr. George Stavros https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZpZkvcU2_s&feature=youtu.be
