Clergy

By the Rev. Paul Jeffrey Some ten million people in the world today are stateless. They aren’t recognized as citizens of any nation. Without legal...

By the Rev. Kay C. Barckley | Photo by Faith Action Network “…in peace and justice Christ brings Shalom. So when we’re living the ways of...

By the Rev. Lara Bolger The Pacific Northwest Conference Board of Ordained Ministry held their annual Spring meeting on May 4th at Bothell United Methodist...

By the Rev. Dr. Mary Boyd | Langley UMC When I was appointed as pastor of a church in Seattle a few years ago, I was informed...

"What do we do when anything we can do seems like sticking our finger into in the dike in an attempt to fend off a tidal wave?", asks Sue Magrath reflecting on the surge in victims/survivors of sexual assault who are sharing their stories, some for the first time. She shares that clergy should prepare themselves to be present to listen to those who have been harmed, to advocate so that they are heard, and to fight for sweeping societal change for a better tomorrow.

By Jesse N. Love | Photos by Pastor Dione Corsilles, the Rev. Elmar de Ocera, and Aaron Pazan Also read: “Exploration Event Guides Young Adults...

PNW Formation Committee chair Rev. Kathy Morse shares two opportunities for continuing education while calling for clergy to submit others occurring online. She also reminds clergy of their quadrennial boundary training requirement.

"We spoke for over an hour and in that time she asked me what spiritual direction meant to me.  That’s when I said these words: “spiritual direction is a spiritual practice.”" In a post for the Clergy Wellness Corner, the Rev. Lara Bolger shares her experiences with spiritual direction and encourages colleagues to consider it as a spiritual practice of their own.

By Bailey Brawner, Elizabeth Hurd, and Maggie Ward Three United Methodist women sit in a classroom, sipping coffee and tea on a cool Saturday morning...

By the Rev. Harriet Wilkin Thank you to all those who were the Martha’s of the Clergy Orders! On Wednesday afternoon, Rev. David Nieda presented a...