Annual Planning for Ministry Forum 2025
Our Ministry Forum Team committed to doing some Annual Planning last month. Over two consecutive Mondays we stepped away from our screens and spent a little time in nature at our “FIRST CHOICE” for all of our Ministry Forum retreat needs - Crieff Hills Retreat Centre.
Paying Attention to the Quiet: Mindfulness and Ministry
In our fast-paced world, ministry leaders often find themselves swept up in the “adrenaline of busyness.” Consider how mindfulness practices—like meditation apps (Headspace, Calm, Lectio 365) and prayer—can help us notice and tend to our inner life. Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is simply stop, breathe, and listen to what our souls are trying to say.
Creative Ways: Insights from our Interns
As the academic year concludes, we’ve asked Sara and Rachel, our Ministry Forum interns to share their reflections and take aways from Creative Ways 2025.
General Assembly 2025: Reflections and Take Aways
We celebrated the PCC’s 150th General Assembly with gratitude and hope. Key highlights included the “Narratives of Hope and Possibility,” new calls to prayer and action, and a renewed commitment to communication and change.
I Wanna Be Where My Feet Are
I think we all do this when something comes to an end. We reminisce about the “good ol’ days” or rush to start the next thing. I’m good at both. I can never just be where my feet are.
Celebrating Diversity in Worship: Lessons from Nigerian Friends
I am extremely blessed to be part of a church that values music and diversity. One area of growth is in our Nigerian membership. About four times a year, we shift the worship to an intergenerational experience. On Sunday November 17, the worship was shaped around the gifts and stories from our Nigerian friends.
Progressive Pilgrimage and Retreats for Ministry Leaders
In the demanding field of ministry, leaders often find themselves giving continuously, which can lead to burnout if not managed properly. Taking intentional time away through retreats and pilgrimages is essential for rejuvenating the spirit and maintaining a healthy ministry.
Pastors Retreat March 2024 - We Will Continue Walking Together with Jesus
My reflections on our weary pastor’s retreat at Crieff Hills in March 2024.