Narcissism, Psychiatry, and Pastoral Care
A growing number of younger clergy are looking to reclaim the theological heritage of the church, but we must also recognize that not all personal problems are theological problems.
Visiting Your Church Is Like Going to the Dentist
It's fairly obvious that people do not like going to the dentist or the doctor, and I suspect a large part of this reticence is due to the fear of shame and guilt, especially if there has been a longer period of time since the last visit.After my visit and reflecting on my own aversions to going to the dentist, I began to realize that this is how most people feel about going to church.
Are Children Theologians?
We not only follow in the way of our parents, but we all share in the guilt and sin of humanity.
‘Honest to God’ and the Language of Death and Mourning
The language of the prayer book acknowledges the pain and sadness of death. “Out of the deep have I cried unto thee. O Lord, hear my voice.”
Post-exilic Prophets and the Church Today
Serving as a rector in the increasingly secular Northeast, I often feel like I am working in an unstable religious context.
The Pastor and Sober Humility
A rediscovery of humility is in order, if pastors are to maintain the mental, emotional, and spiritual health that allows them to continue faithfully in the ministry.
Karl Barth and Liberation Theology
Why should we read a dead white Swiss man?
5 Lessons from an Interfaith Journey to Israel
This past January I traveled to Israel with a group of 20 clergy. Our group included four rabbis, two imams, two Roman Catholics, and a diverse range of Protestant pastors.