Tag: Pastoral Care

‘You don’t know my name, do you?’

Retired pastor John E. Harnish writes that loneliness affects many of us, and we can do our part as members of the body of Christ to let others know they’re… Continue Reading ‘You don’t know my name, do you?’

Honoring my hero of the faith

In celebration of Black History Month, Rev. Dr. Tara Gay honors the life of her friend and hero, Rev. Dr. Julius Del Pino, for his courageous spirit, moral integrity, and… Continue Reading Honoring my hero of the faith

Do something about suicide prevention

Deacon Michelle King gives tips on how to talk to a friend about suicide and a few examples of what Michigan United Methodist congregations are doing to address this critical… Continue Reading Do something about suicide prevention

A messy cross for a messy world

Patricia Taylor, student at Asbury Theological Seminary, says soul care begins at the foot of a messy cross.

Gotta speak their language

Pastors not using Social Media are saying, “If you want to talk to me, you’ll do it my way.”