Letting the Church Be the Church for their Pastor
One of my favorite images of a pastor is that of shepherd. As a shepherd, I take care of my flock, making sure they are fed in belly and spirit, […]
Talking to Young Children about Death
Recently a fellow young clergywoman shared a story* in which she was talking to her five-year-old daughter about death. Mom was preparing her daughter to visit the funeral home where […]
Supporting Your Methodist Friends
Dear Non-Methodist Friend (who probably cares about and knows at least one United Methodist pastor or lay person), Today I write to you as a United Methodist Church (UMC) pastor […]
Sacramental Presence
There are a number of things that I like about being single. I like changing into my sweatpants as soon as I get home from work. I like eating spaghetti and […]
Speaking For Me
“The issue.” That’s how we are often talked about by conservatives and progressives alike. To those who would like to purge The United Methodist Church of all of us queer […]
Tools for Good News People When Sharing Bad News: How to Let a Church Employee Go
As the new year unfolds, so often does the need for casting new visions for the church. The new year can be a space in which to start anew and […]
Go Team: Christ, Community, and Conference Planning
“What does it mean to embody ministry? To be the physical body of Christ in the world? How is it with your soul?” These are just a few of the question posed […]
How to Talk About Abortion in Church
Abortion. Does the word stir up emotions? Does it cause you unease, even anger? You’re not alone. Say “abortion” in a public setting, and undoubtedly the reaction will be strong and […]
Should and Should Not: Just Trust
When I began to write about God, I was 20 years old, reeling from the end of a four-and-a-half-year relationship, and still struggling to piece together my faith two years […]
Worshipping at the Fountain of Youth
It was the first viral challenge of 2019: “How hard did aging hit you?” To play, one posts the very first picture uploaded to a social media platform next to […]
