Jul 19, 2020
COVID-19 has changed our world. Finding our way in the world with masks and social distancing is our new normal. And ministry is changing a a result. Many United Methodist pastors are transitioning to new congregations and some are meeting in only the virtual space. It is difficult. Clergy are finding themselves in...
May 17, 2020
Barbara Tegtmeier is not your ordinary retiree. She is a volunteer chaplain for the Albuquerque Police Department and serves as a supply pastor for Cornerstone United Methodist Church. Her passion for people is phenomenal. Barbara is a lover of education and seeks out opportunities to learn in order to be present...
Apr 19, 2020
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc in our world. Our church leaders are trying to find ways to keep their congregations connected. This month we talk to the Rev. Dr. Joe MacDonald, pastor at Hamlin Memorial UMC, in Farwell, Texas. He talks about connection, moving to online worship, and what he misses the most as a pastor in...
Mar 15, 2020
D. Lisabeth Rodriguez, Ph. D. is a woman who has endured more than most. A cancer survivor who went through the illness in the secular world without sharing her diagnosis, Liz is a woman with great strength. It was during her battle with cancer that her calling to ministry was ignited and she is now active in the...
Feb 17, 2020
An ordained Deacon in the UMC, Rev. Kelly Brooks is passionate about people. Her background in counseling and life as the daughter of the pastor, led her to a calling in the ministry. Kelly is an advocate for clergy wellness and is working on a retreat model that will encourage self-care for ministers who are...