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Comment on How Much Do You Trust Your People? by cindi weber

cindi weber — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:27:59 +0000

This will be the inspiration behind a pep talk I give to our staff this afternoon! Thanks Blake!!! Good word…

Comment on How Much Do You Trust Your People? by barbaraduffield

barbaraduffield — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:18:10 +0000

As I read this, it crossed my mind that as blessed as I have been being trusted in my ministries at different times, I need to trust that God will handle any issues that come up as I train people to carry on in my place. I was quite surprised to realize I’ve been guilty of holding on in the exact same way I have complained of being limited in ministry myself. Thank you for the mirror image…I needed to see this today as I prepare to train Eucharistic Visitors this weekend. Thanks, Blake.

Comment on How Much Do You Trust Your People? by Phyllis Merritt

Phyllis Merritt — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:16:59 +0000

Teaching this Sunday to our 50 or so Internationals in the Intl’s SS Dept. at Columbus Avenue so,
THANKS.
Phyllis Merritt

Comment on Welcome to Ministry. What Exactly Did You Expect? by Ron Johnson

Ron Johnson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:06:47 +0000

Hi, Blake. I’m not an ordained minister — I’m a philosophy professor — but years before getting my doctorate I did spend a very short time at seminary. As a result, some of my pastors over the years have confided in me. They’ve treated me as “one of the club,” even though I’ve never faced the day-to-day challenges that they have faced. From their struggles, I’ve learned how typical it is for our pastors to experience the kind of thing you talk about in this post. Although it may seem like a bad bedside manner, you are doing us all a service (both clergy and laity) by calling our attention to this problem and discussing ways to work through it.

Comment on Three Little Questions that Changed My Life by phariseeinrecovery

phariseeinrecovery — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:53:11 +0000

Comment on Three Little Questions that Changed My Life by Brother James

Brother James — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:40:59 +0000

Re-mix or not, I love this post!

Comment on Are Your Members Involved in Ministry? by Daniel mulei

Daniel mulei — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:57:18 +0000

This is true and people should be told.