One of the hardest things for me as a young priest has been knowing when to say goodbye. That’s been the case for me both personally and professionally. So I wanted to share some observations that hopefully will be helpful. And you’ll see I deliberately shift perspectives, from being on
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On bad experiences and church: why churches need to care how they treat people
Growing up near the South Jersey shore, my summers (and even winters) featured many idyllic hours on Long Beach Island. Those days were marked by the stiff ocean waves, the fun of exploring ancient wrecks at low tides, and trips to the wharves for fresh seafood. As a result, my
Continue readingEpiscopal church closings — part II
When an Episcopal church closes, the real reasons don’t involve money or membership. They involve a host of intangible factors that eroded the integrity of the church’s mission.
Continue readingIs your priest or bishop a serial bully?
One of the givens of change management is that conflict is inevitable in a declining organization. With the Episcopal church now in a state of precipitous decline in almost every aspect of its fortunes, it seems that there is a rapidly increasing level of infighting, bad behavior, bullying, and more
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