Rev. Mark Flynn, from Live to Pre-Recorded

Dr. Melissa Hofstetter of Shepherd Heart joins me today for a fascinating discussion of neuroscience, trauma, and pastoral self-care.  As too many pastors live on the verge of burnout (or worse), this is an important discussion that begs close attention….

As All Saints Day approaches, what’s the most important thing to consider as you plan your services?  

Some of these interviews are so good they bear repeating; this one definitely falls in that category.  Rev. Dr. Laurence Hesser is the pastor of a mid-sized United Methodist church in rural Tennessee.  His own quest to understand his congregation’s needs…

One of the gifts of the last few months is a virtual “happy hour” with clergy friends who live a couple of states away. Normally I see them once a year. Now, thanks to Zoom, we spend time with each other every Monday afternoon. I treasure this every sing…

Rev. Ginger Isom is the pastor of a small-membership church in Morristown, Tennessee.  Although she is a self-described “Non-Techie,” she has embraced the production process for pre-recorded services and hopes to integrate some of these elements into her…