10 Ways to Make Your Pastor's Day This Pastor Appreciation Sunday, By Peter Burfeind (The Federalist, 06 October 2017) Because it’s not really a job, but a 24/7 calling, there are demands on pastors that people in regular jobs don’t experience. Imagine a job that demands the following: pu … [Read more...]
Episode #34: Response to Listener – “Has it been worth it?”
Response to Listener: “Has it been worth it?” Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black Podcast (Ancient Faith Radio) 28 September 2017 In this episode, Fr. Anthony answers a listener's question about whether becoming a priest has been worth it; it has, but the answer is a bit more nuanced. He al … [Read more...]
Episode #33: Priests – protect your margins!
“The OrthoCuban on BiVocational Ministry" by Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (AFR Podcast) September 19, 2017 In this episode, Fr. Anthony talks with Fr. Ernesto Obregon (orthocuban.com) about the special challenges that come with bi-vocational ministry and the ways we can help our bi … [Read more...]
Episode #32: Patterning Chaos with Heroic Grace
“Patterning Chaos with Heroic Grace" by Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (AFR Podcast) August 31, 2017 In this talk, Fr. Anthony shares his thoughts on heroism, dragon slaying, and how we can use the power of Christ to tame chaos and bring order to our lives and relat … [Read more...]
How to Keep the Church Typikon
If you are thinking about the Orthodox priesthood, it is useful to attend to these instructions. The Typikon is something which guides liturgical life, and it is necessary to know the expectations of the Church in this matter, so you can fulfill those expectations. The Question of Uniformity in the … [Read more...]
The (Challenge of) the Care of Bivocational Ministers
There is a great deal of practical and pastoral wisdom in this article. Let us attend. by Fr. Ernesto Obregon Bivocational ministry is on the increase. There are many people who see this as a positive thing. And, many of those people are not pastors. Bivocational ministry raises many … [Read more...]
So what is it exactly that a priest does?
Fr. Gabriel Rochelle St. Anthony of the Desert Mission (Blog), 26 June 2017 (reposted at Pravmir.com 20 July 2017) Priests are not psychologists. Since the beginning of the 20th century people have been trying to turn us into psychologists. Even the seminaries have danced to the tune by … [Read more...]
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