This month’s Pastor’s Life features Rev. Dr. Louise Westfall, reflecting on the pressure to create a “perfect” Easter—and reminding us that Easter is God’s work, not ours.
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In this month’s Pastor’s Life, Rev. Dr. Alice Ridgill reflects on the heavy loads pastors carry and the God who upholds and sustains them.
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While driving on a bright, sunny day a few weeks ago, I crossed a bridge I had driven over many times before. As I approached it, my familiarity made the crossing feel entirely routine. However, what I assumed would be a mundane excursion became a memorable experience. #PastorsLife
This month’s Pastor’s Life features Rev. Lauren Gully, who reminds us that pastors aren’t set apart from ordinary life—they live its joys and struggles too. Ordinary Time invites honest, present leadership.
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So often the people in our congregations assume that we, their pastors, are something more than ordinary. #PastorsLife #PresbyterianFoundation
On a Wednesday in June, I set off to hunt for beauty through the lens of a camera around Pinnacles National Park. In the cool of the morning, I was the first hiker to reach Bear Gulch Reservoir. #PastorsLife #PresbyterianFoundation #PCUSA #PresbyterianChurchUSA
Carrying summer’s slower rhythm into fall allows us to embrace being human #PastorsLife #PCUSA #PresbyterianChurchUSA
As Presbyterians we know the importance of being involved in the local and national church. There is a lot of joy that comes from being part of committees that help us to connect with other colleagues from different parts of the country. #PastorsLife #PCUSA #ThePresbyterianFoundation
Finding focus brings clarity — and joy — to pastoral role #PastorsLife #PresbyterianFoundation #PCUSA #PresbyterianChurchUSA
Earlier this year, an instrumental pastor of mine, Rev. Dr. Mike Landreth, passed away suddenly. Since his death, I have been reflecting on our conversations — from when I was a young teen to when he spoke at my very own service of ordination over a decade later. #PastorsLife #PresbyterianFoundation
Have you ever wondered why God has called you to a particular place of ministry? Are there particular pieces of ministry God has called you to do in a particular time/place? #PastorsLife #PresbyterianFoundation
Best part of Sundays: that glorious post-liturgical nap after leading multiple worship services. #pastorslife
By February, I have about had it. Winter in Western Pennsylvania can sometimes do that to a person. #PastorsLife #PresbyterianFoundation
In November 2016, the puddle-jumper airplane touched down at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport in the booming metropolis of Grand Island. #PastorsLife #PCUSA #PresbyterianChurchUSA #ThePresbyterianFoundation
Also me: I just have one more meeting tonight, then I can join the family for dinner
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We all love a good story, don't we? A well-crafted narrative with a satisfying arc, leading us from darkness to light, despair to hope. As pastors, we're often drawn to these kinds of stories, especially during Advent. #PastorsLife #ThePresbyterianFoundation
