Be Aware of Self Care
It was the Fall of 2007 and I was a new hire at a parish school in Queens, NY, just four miles from where I was living. I was eager and excited for challenge, wouldn’t you be? Soon as events went better and the program grew, more responsibilities fell on my lap. “Can...
The Great Transition – How to Say Goodbye
It is always exciting to get that first ministry gig. We are full of energy, looking forward to sleepless night accompanied by a strict diet of pizza and stale candy. This was all we ever dreamed of and wouldn’t ask for anything to change ever… until one day it does....
Surviving The Holidays With Your Coworkers
Working in ministry has a lot of perks. One of the greatest perk for me has been to be able to be a part of people’s lives during the holidays. Whether it is Advent, Christmas, Easter or other Church holidays, as a minister, we were able to be a part of how a person...
Kicking Off The New Ministry Year
It seems like it was yesterday. The school year came to an end. Minivans across the country were filled with families packed on road trips for vacations. As the dusk of summer sets in and we begin get back into gear, here are 3 opportunities we will have as we prepare...