Planning and the Minister. First Days Record, November 1998. Explores the differing psychological needs people seek to meet by entering the clergy, and how to achieve a positive match with a congregation. First Days Record, October 1998. Conflicting Roles in Ministry.
People often ask ministers to play two roles at once.
This article shows why this is both one of the ministry's biggest headaches and an important source of its power. Congregations , September 1998. Becoming staff . Includes a useful list of cautions for lay members considering whether to accept a paid staff position. First Days Record , September 1998.