[This is part of a lecture to theological doctoral students from a course on the Shepherding the Church in Context. ] The Christian shepherd is
Doctor of Ministry Syllabus: Ministry in Context
The following syllabus is for our Doctor of Ministry students preparing for the course, Ministry in Context. Others are invited to review the material
Thomas à Kempis on Meetings
"I wish I had been silent more, and spent less time in meetings." Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ. And all of the other clergy said, . . .
On Reading Percy for the Pastorate
"Pastors should read deeply and widely," I say to my students. So, as I surveyed my stack of recently read books I noticed a glaring omission: no
Church Meetings as Drama: Pastoral Principles for Shepherding Meetings
Oh, the drama of committee meetings at church. Really? Yes. Really. And, oh, the rich pastoral opportunities in those otherwise mundane
Career and Vocation
I have often asked seminarians to think carefully about the Gospel ministry. It is not something you choose. It chooses you. No, no; He—the sovereign