Abbot Tryphon says at the end of his essay;"I'm sharing all of this with you because I know your priest will not." He's right; I'm reluctant to post it myself. I've never countenanced whining, especially when it seems to cheapen the "One thing Needful." But it's a good essay and worth sharing for … [Read more...]
On the Need to Approach Ordination with Humility
How to Avoid the Priesthood Priest Sergei Begian Pravoslavie.ru (16 December 2013) Whoever has been to an ordination knows how grace fills the church at the moment of the imposition of hands…. Joy fills the hearts of those praying, even if they do not personally know the person being con … [Read more...]
Orthodox Chaplain Runs Marathon In Cassock
File this under: Priests: Only Men Need Apply "I wanted to show that the Church always lived with its people and was present at all events: from public events to sports. That's why I took part in this marathon. I could see that the people liked it: whenever I was running, I was applauded more … [Read more...]
On The Mystery Of Ordination
by St. Nikolai Velimirovich "And when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them" - Acts of the Apostles 6:6 By laying their hands on the chosen faithful, the apostles consecrated bishops, priests and deacons. It is apparent from this that the Christian Faith is not only a teaching, but … [Read more...]
10 Reasons NOT To Enter Pastoral Ministry
by Jared Moore Certainly the blessings of ministry far outweigh the realities below, yet ministry is definitely not easy. That is why pastoral ministry must be a calling and not simply a "job". If you can't reconcile with these 10 difficult realities and challenges concerning pastoral ministry, … [Read more...]
Clergy Anger & the Urgency of a True Spiritual Life
by Thomas G. Bandy Thinking about ordained ministry? Think twice, act once. As I coach pastors, one of the most pervasive issues is clergy anger. Anger, of course, is just one half of the vicious cycle of anger-depression. Clergy are more likely to admit to depression, because admitting anger … [Read more...]
How Many Hours Must a Pastor Work to Satisfy the Congregation?
by Thom Rainer This excellent article reminds us of the unreasonable expectations most people have of their clergy. Yes, it is universal, so don't be put off by the protestant setting. If you pursue the priesthood, you'll be in a parish most likely, and you will be dealing with these kind of … [Read more...]
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