tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678482213828648107.post3560013380556780394..comments2023-08-16T03:41:06.575-04:00Comments on Seeking Authentic Voice: The ConsultantTerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678482213828648107.post-51262541048632215662008-05-12T14:35:00.000-04:002008-05-12T14:35:00.000-04:00A consultant huh? Sounds like a great idea...didn...A consultant huh? Sounds like a great idea...didn't know there were such people out there for churches...I will try to squirrel this info away.hip2bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00043622691294207012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678482213828648107.post-21597761310513933412008-05-11T22:01:00.000-04:002008-05-11T22:01:00.000-04:00Just want to thank you for sharing, mompriest. Yo...Just want to thank you for sharing, mompriest. You and your staff are in my prayers.Katherine E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06322364633534297714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678482213828648107.post-65124622788365240342008-05-11T08:43:00.000-04:002008-05-11T08:43:00.000-04:00Boundaries. Now you're talking my language. Approp...Boundaries. Now you're talking my language. Appropriate boundaries are so important, and knowing when to pick a fight and when to let go. It must be truly difficult to be the Rector yet have older staff.(and a chorus of second guessers) I hope the guy helps you. If you ever want to vent, just come on over to my place or e-mail me at jordanash@mac.com. <BR/>And remember they're testing you, too. That torture to the new guy/rector that will always happen!<BR/>JProcessing Counselorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11606966815373763670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678482213828648107.post-62090833264335709902008-05-10T15:00:00.000-04:002008-05-10T15:00:00.000-04:00all I can say is: Good for YOU! You are doing ab...all I can say is: Good for YOU! You are doing absolutely the right thing.Diane M. Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749136181846671327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678482213828648107.post-12972610335692526712008-05-10T12:54:00.000-04:002008-05-10T12:54:00.000-04:00You rock. :)You rock. :)Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970052534402740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678482213828648107.post-7511318399762166632008-05-10T09:54:00.000-04:002008-05-10T09:54:00.000-04:00I am the Rector, which in Episcopal language means...I am the Rector, which in Episcopal language means head Pastor or Senior Clergyperson. I am however the youngest person on staff, so that's one dynamic. I do also have a board or what we call a vestry, of elected non-ordained people, who help make decisions. Primarily the interesting dynamics among staff members, but there are other interesting dynamics in and amongs other parish entities...all of them around "Boundaries"...Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678482213828648107.post-29238148425340400842008-05-10T07:26:00.000-04:002008-05-10T07:26:00.000-04:00Yea, my support and prayers are with you, too. I'm...Yea, my support and prayers are with you, too. I'm glad you have the help. Do you have a board of directors to deal with? Or are you the pastor/CEO? (neither situation is particularly good having worked in a number of non-profits.)Processing Counselorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11606966815373763670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678482213828648107.post-52976349153150101552008-05-09T23:59:00.000-04:002008-05-09T23:59:00.000-04:00(((Mompriest)))))))))))))(((Mompriest)))))))))))))Grace thinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531868056833575601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678482213828648107.post-39271630308585100332008-05-09T22:40:00.000-04:002008-05-09T22:40:00.000-04:00Yes, very wise ... and I, too an glad it went well...Yes, very wise ... and I, too an glad it went well. Continue prayers.Rev SShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661507940053055640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678482213828648107.post-71054185073973268862008-05-09T22:36:00.000-04:002008-05-09T22:36:00.000-04:00Glad it went well in the first connection with you...Glad it went well in the first connection with your consultant, such a wise and self-caring thing to do for yourself. Prayers for you continue.RevDrKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06043193615563649333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678482213828648107.post-39816011049214111152008-05-09T18:48:00.000-04:002008-05-09T18:48:00.000-04:00Glad you have this source of support!Glad you have this source of support!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678482213828648107.post-42116755913545099262008-05-09T12:11:00.000-04:002008-05-09T12:11:00.000-04:00I salute you for taking this move, and I'm so glad...I salute you for taking this move, and I'm so glad the process has started.Ruth Hull Chatlienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797146501548509911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678482213828648107.post-69456909670484238582008-05-09T10:56:00.000-04:002008-05-09T10:56:00.000-04:00i think it is very astute of you to seek him out! ...i think it is very astute of you to seek him out! sometimes the more people there are the wierder things get for whatever reason... but even with all that the Spirit still moves. amazing!<BR/><BR/>they are blessed to have you... and you are blessed to have them.Hot Cup Lutheranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125425492709186198noreply@blogger.com