“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17 – NIV) Today, I launch a new clergy collegial blog. I hope we will encourage and empower each other toward success and excellence in pastoral ministry. As I sit in the Pastor’s Study at Cambria Heights Community Church, I often ponder the possible feedback of clergy colleagues as it relates to preparing sermons, counseling in particularly difficult situation, designing fresh worship, balancing competing priorities of ministry, marriage and family, maintaining self-care, pursuing personal dreams and private interests outside of ministry and family, and finding resources to meet the ever evolving and changing needs of the people whom I serve. After a sustained period of prayer, reflection and meditation, I realize I can invite you to come “In The Pastor’s Study” for an exchange of ideas.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Christian Practices


Christian Practices

1.  Prayer                       talk to God

2.  Meditation                listen to God

3.  Worship                    faithful attendance

4.  Daily Quiet Time     personal worship

5.  Bible Study               personal and collective

6.  Stewardship                    good use of resources

7.  Evangelizing             sharing the faith
(Philemon 5)
Matthew 28:16-20

8.  Social Justice            loving people
Isaiah 61:1-3
Luke 4:18

9.  Ecology                     caring for the Earth

10.                   Fellowship         loving the church family
Micah 6:8
Matthew 18:15-20

11.                   Giving                financial sacrifices

12.                   Ministry             use of time and talents
in building the kingdom
Matthew 25


·      These practices comprise the foundation of “disciplined piety.”
·      Daily and consistent observance of them will further the personal development and spiritual growth of the membership.
·      Moreover, these practices are viable solutions to the personal challenges and problems of the congregation.
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