Recent Articles
We’re in the Resurrection business
Church may not seem like a business. But we offer something everyone needs.
How ‘Quiet Quitting’ Changes the Church
‘Quiet quitting’ is what Rabbi Edwin Friedman called ‘defecting in place’. It’s less about slacking and more about boundaries.
Why ‘Father’ Cathie?
Lots of people laugh when I say I am ‘Father Cathie’, or I get very quizzical looks. Occasionally, even hostility!
Lots of people don’t know what to call a female priest, minister, or pastor. Since I am an Episcopal priest, I use a clergy title – for me, it is ‘Father’.
What LinkedIn Thinks I’m Worth
Like so many, they are programmed to believe that what clergy do is serve in congregations, mostly for low pay, and that we don’t mind ‘volunteering’ for things because we are not in it for the money.
Your word is truth
I was prepared to lead an institution that felt much more solid than it was. This brings both sadness and strength.
Clergy Burnout: the Truth our Souls are Telling us
Our pain is a warning sign that something is wrong. It’s time to listen.
The Future of Church
We are not going ‘back to normal’; but where are we going?
Top Ten Ministry Moments 2022
2022 was an exciting year for ministry innovation, and for being a Free Range Priest.
Small church Christmas
We have nothing in common. Except the most important thing.
Joy as protest
Praying for snow is more than fun. It’s my insistence on joy, even in the darkest season.
Me, John the Baptist, and the Future of Church
We all want change. But we don’t want to change anything. Maybe all it takes is listening to the raving prophets.
Become a Faith Practitioner
Spiritual healing is our business. What if we took a page from the medical field and specialized?