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Ten Things Pastors Hate About Pastoring

October 9, 2012 Filed under: 6 Comments

Ten Things Pastors Hate About Pastoring

By Thom S. Rainer Some of these things are universal among pastors. Some, like funerals, are nuanced by the Orthodox experience, but I (Fr. John) say, if you're not talking about the Resurrection at every funeral anyway, you don't understand the difference between the purpose of the wake and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pastoral Tagged With: pastors, Thom S. Rainer

Palamas’ Prayer for Priests

September 7, 2012 Filed under: 1 Comment

Palamas’ Prayer for Priests

St. Gregory Palamas wrote this prayer for priests and I would ask that you make this part of your daily prayer.  Pray for priests that you know as they minister daily to God’s people. O Lord Jesus Christ, enkindle the hearts of all thy priests with the fire of zealous love for Thee, that they may … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Pastoral, Priest Tagged With: prayer, priest, St. Gregory Palamas

Christian Leaders As Servants

June 27, 2012 Filed under: 3 Comments

Christian Leaders As Servants

By Fr. Peter Preble Recently, I was asked what my philosophy of pastoral leadership in the Church is today. To sum it up in a few words: Leaders need to be Servants first. I had the honor and privilege or serving my county for 12 years in the United States Army. During that time I served under … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pastoral Tagged With: Christian, Fr. Peter Preble, Leadership, servanthood

The Challenges of the Priesthood in Today’s Russia

April 30, 2012 Filed under: Leave a Comment

The Challenges of the Priesthood in Today’s Russia

Though this article refers to the challenges of the priesthood in Russia, it applies equally in America. The following interview with His Eminence, Archbishop Mark of Yegoryevsk, offers a frank and revealing look at the challenges and temptations faced by clergy in contemporary Russia. While of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Deacon, Pastoral, Priest Tagged With: priest, Priesthood

Refresher for the Orthodox Pastor

August 26, 2011 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Refresher for the Orthodox Pastor

By Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) Originally entitled "Refresher for a Russian Orthodox Pastor" 1. Having accepted the grace of ordination, bear in mind of what a gift and of what mercy the Lord has found you worthy – and what responsibility you now bear. A priest is an apostle to his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pastoral Tagged With: Metropolitan Philaret Voznesensky, Orthodox, pastor, refresher, Russian

When You Don’t Know What To Do

August 25, 2011 Filed under: 1 Comment

When You Don’t Know What To Do

by Dcn. Michael Hyatt Early in my career, I was the marketing director for a book publishing company. Because of my workload and the on-going pressure to produce results, I felt overwhelmed. I was certain that it was only a matter of time before my boss discovered that I was in over my head. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Deacon, Featured, General, Pastoral, Priest, Vocation Tagged With: Dcn. Michael Hyatt, decision

Clergy Burnout: A Continuing Problem

August 17, 2011 Filed under: 1 Comment

Clergy Burnout: A Continuing Problem

Taking a Break From the Lord’s Work By Paul Vitello The findings have surfaced with ominous regularity over the last few years, and with little notice: Members of the clergy now suffer from obesity, hypertension and depression at rates higher than most Americans. In the last decade, their use of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Pastoral Tagged With: burnout, clergy

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