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Gratitude,
Hope,
Laughter,
Feast,
Kindness,
Compassion,
Anguish,
Restoration,
Healing,
Excitement …
These are some of the words coming to
mind as I reflect on the three days at 2012 Consultation for
Pastoral Leaders at Louisville Institute.
Generosity encourages.
Kind and caring words inspire.
And, comradely compels us to serve.
The Louisville Institute Sabbatical Grant for Pastoral Leaders - 2011 Grantees
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Some words and phrases I heard at
the gathering:
“Culture of Despair”
On Sermon:
Pastor: “Even the best preachers
have only three good sermons.”
Parishioner: “So you have two more?”
“Visuals must be accompanied by
carefully constructed words.”
On Movement:
"Orientation to Disorientation
to Reorientation."
On Hymns:
Parishioner: “Pastor, I didn’t like
the second hymn today.”
Pastor: “It’s OK. We weren’t singing to you.”
“I heard my mother say
I heard my mother say
I heard my mother say
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You may have the world
Give me Jesus”
On Calling:
“God didn't call me to my people.
God called me to God’s people.”
A daily practice of Benedictine
Monk:
“Each morning he chooses between the
old habit and the habit of a monk.
... You are not stuck in your
role. You are free to choose. ...
Trust your Call, not your heart.”
“Pastors are sheep dogs, not the
Shepherd. Jesus is the Shepard.”
And, mostly, Gratitude for this
tremendous gift of Sabbath.
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