Encouraging, challenging and equipping congregations to thrive spiritually and be apostles for reconciliation
From the General Presbyter I love the Mid-Council Wednesday meetings – such good stuff comes from colleagues in the different Presbyteries. We’ve been through a tough few weeks in the life of the Presbytery as pastors are reporting conflict with congregations, vacant pulpits, illnesses and deaths. I wonder how being angry and disagreeable helps the […]
From the General Presbyter So how do we adapt? I spoke about the importance of adapting in my address to the Gathering last month. An online dictionary defines adaption as: “Any alteration in the structure or function of an organism or any of its parts that results from natural selection and by which the organism […]
From the General Presbyter I am reading Joyce Meyer’s daily meditations on scripture entitled “New Day, New You.” One entry was about the old adage “Between a rock and a hard place.” I think many of us feel that way in light of regathering pressures, COVID-19, the political climate and our daily grind. Who do […]
From the General Presbyter So excited about the Presbytery Gathering last Thursday. It was colorful and diverse and lively in its own right. I am humbled and grateful for the Presbytery’s confidence in my leadership and pledge to encourage, challenge and equip your congregations and support pastors and leaders on our journey! As I write […]
From the General Presbyter “Well, it’s just my imagination, running away with me.” – The Temptations So how was your summer? Some might say, “what summer?” I have a colleague who describes this period as “one long sick day.” In some ways, it still is. Even though the Governor is easing some more restrictions put […]
From the General Presbyter “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV) Yesterday the Revs. Phyllis Felton, Michele Ward, the Dismantling Racism Team, staff […]
From the General Presbyter “Who run the world? Girls!” — Beyonce So much going on in our world right now. Needless to say, I am thrilled with the Democratic pick for Vice President, Senator Kamala Harris, for all the reasons that have been highlighted in the news: African American, South Indian American, woman, ambitious (yes!), […]
From the General Presbyter What did John Lewis mean when he said “Get in trouble…good trouble…necessary trouble”? Those inspiring words are a call to action for those who are absolutely sure what “trouble” is. But what if you don’t know? And what if your definition of “trouble” clashes with other people’s definition, as we are […]
From the General Presbyter Have you ever read the story, “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein? The book begins with a boy and his best friend, who is a tree. Every day the boy climbs the tree, eats the tree’s apples, and takes naps under the tree’s leaves, and both the boy and the tree […]
From the General Presbyter There are a few things happening behind the scenes at the Presbytery of Baltimore’s office that need to be highlighted. First, we want to welcome Rev. Jose Lopez as our part-time consultant with the Commission of Reconciliation. Jose is currently the pastor of Communidad, a new worshipping community sponsored by the […]
