Wednesday, June 22, 2011

DOXOLOGY

One of the things God has taught me and my husband during these creepy years is how important it is for the pastor to be a pastor - spiritual caregiver - rather than a business manager. It's hard to do. There is a lot of business to be done in a church and it's a trick to stay focused on pastoral care there is a budget crisis or a building project.

The DOXOLOGY program has been very helpful on that front. It's helped my husband think more clearly about his role as a pastor, it's helped me understand what he's doing and why (anyone else ever feel just a tiny bit resentful of church?), and it's given us some time to think about our own spiritual needs.

We'll be at the DOXOLOGY reunion in early August. Anyone else?
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6 comments:

  1. ToddPeperkornJune 22, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    That is why DOXOLOGY has been so formative for me as a pastor, and so tremendously helpful for us as a family. I'm so glad that you have been able to be a part of it, and I'm very sad we will miss you in August!

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  2. Rev. David M. JuhlJune 22, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    God willing, we will be there! You can come up to me and secretly introduce yourself.

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  3. Mrs. PastorJune 23, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I'd love to meet you - and I'd probably be ok without a lot of secrecy. I think there's enough space between the church and me to be a little more open. Hope to see you there!

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  4. MaggieJune 23, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    We managed to make it work out...we will be there!!!

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  5. jennyJune 24, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Doxology was wonderful for my husband and me. I wish we could make it to the reunion, but family time in Yellowstone is taking priority! I'd love to plan it for next time however. DOXOLOGY is a God-send.

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  6. Mrs. PastorJune 28, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Yellowstone! Sounds fantastic. Have a good trip.

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Thanks for using this space to share your encouraging words.

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