Why do church leaders so rarely talk about sex in an open and honest way? Did Mark Driscoll and the other blowhards ruin the subject for all preachers? Have you noticed that people talk about sex everywhere except in church? When the church talks about sex, it's usually to debate homosexuality or … [Read more...] about 50 Shades of Preaching
Is He Hitting On Me? A Clergywoman & Bereaved Guy
Clergywomen face unique challenges. Today's "Ask the Matriarch" column at RevGalBlogPals addresses a question about enforcing boundaries with a person who is hurting: Dear Matriarchs, What?s a gal chaplain to do? I work in hospice and I try hard to be professional and do my job well. What does one … [Read more...] about Is He Hitting On Me? A Clergywoman & Bereaved Guy
Healthy Boundaries for Clergy: Four Gems to Remember
To keep my standing as a minister current, I must attend a "Healthy Boundaries" training once every three years. We groan about how quickly three years rolls around, but the training is helpful. (It was sponsored by National Capital Presbytery?and?used material from?FaithTrust Institute.) Here are … [Read more...] about Healthy Boundaries for Clergy: Four Gems to Remember
Conduct a Funeral for a Sex Offender?
I'm one of the Matriarchs?over at RevGalBlogPals, and today's "Ask the Matriarch" question was especially complex: An accused sex offender has asked if I will conduct his funeral. He is terminally ill. I want to minister to this person and the family, but I am struggling. Family members were among … [Read more...] about Conduct a Funeral for a Sex Offender?