Your Partner in the Parish
To my colleagues in parish ministry, how might I support and assist you and your congregation?
I want you to succeed in your ministry and to find spirit and joy in your work, as I have in mine -- that's why I'm offering to be your partner in the parish.
I am a friend in ministry providing:
....pastoral coverage for your study leave, vacation, a long weekend with family or friends, a retreat, or one of those essential "keep my sanity" breaks,
....a guest preacher/teacher,
....a teacher for an adult study group, Bible study, topical study, book group, special interest seminars, spiritual disciplines and practices, or to develop a specialized ministry to men,
....someone to bounce your ideas off of or to encourage and coach you in team building, leading church boards and committees that matter, or handling pesky members and officers who live and breathe the 7-deadly words ("but we've always done it that way!"),
....a referral source to cover pastoral care and counseling, spiritual guidance, weddings, funerals, memorial,
....a speaker/group leader for a church retreat (adults, youth, or all-church),
....a confidential, empathic friend who, with 42 years experience, "gets it," will listen well and be fully present and reflect wisely if asked,
....you name it -- together we can craft whatever you need or desire to support and assist you to work effectively and successfully; serve confidently, creatively, courageously, and with self-compassion to match your generous compassion serving others; and find in your ministry meaning and purpose, connectedness and calm wisdom, gratitude and generosity all teaming up to sustain the sacredness of your call and ensure your inner serenity and contentment.
E-mail me and we'll follow up together.