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Who’s in charge in the congregation?

Posted December 2nd, 2020

These are the strangest of times. As of this reading, things will likely be different than they were a month ago. How much so? I cannot guess. But as a retired minister now serving as a spiritual director, I can say the anxiousness felt by the pastors I see will continue.

Time to rethink decision-making in the church?

Posted April 9th, 2019

Presbyterians are known for doing things decently and in order. That’s why at meetings, one can hear phrases being pulled from the parliamentary procedural playbook, Robert’s Rules of Order: “Do we have motion?” “I would like to amend the amendment.” “Point of order!”