May 2023 – Jeffrey A. Nelson

Cause a Commotion

This past Sunday was Pentecost Sunday, the day when Christians remember the story in Acts 2 of the Holy Spirit whooshing around the disciples and causing them to speak in different languages so that everyone there can understand them. It’s a story of confusion and chaos as much as it is one of newfound empowermentContinue reading “Cause a Commotion”

Summer Reading 2023

The warmest and most vacation-y part of the year is imminent, and with that comes a need for a new reading list. I enjoyed most of what I put on my winter/spring list, and I hope for more of the same for this new one. So here’s what I’m thinking for this new upcoming season.Continue reading “Summer Reading 2023”

Yes, Your Church Needs an Interim Minister

Various church traditions have different ways of handling pastoral transitions. Some have an appointment system, where denominational leaders tell clergy where to go in the event of a vacancy or because it’s otherwise time to make a move. Others have a succession system, where an internal candidate is trained for the position while the currentContinue reading “Yes, Your Church Needs an Interim Minister”