Pastoral Transitions 4: Addressing Emotions

Pastoral Transitions 4: Addressing Emotions

Opening Disclaimer: Welcome back to the final article in this series about pastoral transitions, specifically the understanding of change and feelings of grief surrounding the process of changing appointments. This series is primarily speaking to people in the system...
Self-Care – Bad Moments Can Be Good Days

Self-Care – Bad Moments Can Be Good Days

When A Quote Hits Just Right At a recent run club meetup, one of my friends said something that has stuck with me and made me think about my self-care practice. I have heard similar quotes before, but this time something stuck. She said someone mentioned to her: “Did...
SELF-CARE – Love the Small Things

SELF-CARE – Love the Small Things

A couple of weeks ago now, we got new windows in my office at church., and man has it helped my self-care!!! Now a couple of things you should know to make this story make sense.  The offices at my church are located in their former parsonage (pastor’s house),...