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Pastoral Issues re Sexual Assault

February 10, 2015

50 Shades of Preaching

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

Pastoral Issues re Sexual Assault EL James,  Fifty Shades of Grey,  Mark Driscoll,  preaching about sex

October 31, 2014

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

Pastoral Issues re Sexual Assault clergywomen,  how a clergywoman can protest herself from a harasser,  RevGalsBlogPals,  sexual harassment

Christian Century Sexual Abuse & Church

September 25, 2014

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

Pastoral Issues re Sexual Assault boundary training,  church underbellies,  healthy boundaries,  Presbyterian Church USA

August 21, 2014

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?

Pastoral Issues re Sexual Assault do sex offenders deserve a church burial,  RevGalsBlogPals,  sex offender in church

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