The Roman Catholic Church and my own denomination, the United Church of Christ, could not be more different. The ways we each are structured, the ways each defines authority, and the ways each makes decisions are on opposite ends of a polity spectrum. The UCC doesn’t have a Pope, nor does it have bishops. Instead,Continue reading “What Pastoral Search Committees Can Learn from Conclave”
Author Archives: Jeff Nelson
The Unintentional Interim Excerpt: Losing Our Illusions
Below is an excerpt from my new book, The Unintentional Interim: Ministry in Times of Transition: When one hears the term “disillusionment,” it may conjure a certain set of connotations. When one says that they are disillusioned about something, it usually comes with feelings that we perceive as negative. We tend to associate disillusionment withContinue reading “The Unintentional Interim Excerpt: Losing Our Illusions”
Frequently Asked Questions About The Unintentional Interim
Now that my new book, The Unintentional Interim: Ministry in Times of Transition, is officially out in the world, here are answers to what I imagine to be some of the most common questions about it. Where can I find this book? It’s available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Cokesbury, and The Pilgrim Press website.Continue reading “Frequently Asked Questions About The Unintentional Interim”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 