Where Faith and Trauma Recovery Meet
People in ministry need to go "into the pit" of their own trauma in order to create a safe space and sit in uncomfortable spaces with others processing trauma.
Pastoral Care
In Defense of Meddling
"Most people want their social circles to do a little bit of meddling, even if they would never articulate it that way."
The Grief of Miscarriage Is Enough
I am stupefied now as I remember that I apologized for having a miscarriage. There is nothing I could have done to prevent them from happening. I had done nothing wrong. So, why did I apologize?
Racing
"Events, meetings, appointments, reminders. I looked out the window into the darkness. My running dream was still close. I was being chased."
Growing a Relational Food Ministry
Pastor Elizabeth Mae Magill believes that highly effective food ministries create deep, reciprocal relationships.
It’s Awkward: Pastor Nina from Kim’s Convenience
Pastor Nina brilliantly steps into uncomfortable spaces and shines light on the gawky situations that many pastors will find relatable.
Broken: A Human Priest
The TV series Broken is a thoughtful, engaging portrayal of a priest who is earnestly following his vocation while doubting his efforts and effectiveness.
Violence and the Eucharist
How should pastors respond to violence in this age of mass-shootings? Congregational rituals and practices like the eucharist, writes Anthony Siegrist, are a source of pastoral wisdom.
Disaster Recovery: Caring for Soul as Well as Body
Disaster recovery is more than rebuilding houses. Read one pastor's account of the spiritual damage many survivors carry.
