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Posts Tagged ‘clergy’
David Buckley on the Demand for Clergy in Politics
Do citizens in religiously-active countries prefer to have members of the clergy directly intervene in the politics of their nation? While one might assume they would, Prof. David Buckley (U of Louisville) discovers the opposite finding; religious individuals prefer to see their spiritual leaders less involved in governmental decision-making. Dr. Buckley discusses how religious leaders in such countries already have informal networks of influence and how direct involvement in politics runs the risk of tarnishing the moral authority of clergy and dividing their flock. Visit us on Facebook and/or Twitter for more information about upcoming shows and our past guests! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] William Vanderbloemen on Pastoral Transitions
Did you know there are private services that help congregations find pastors during times of transition? Neither did Tony until he found William Vanderbloemen of the Vanderbloemen Search Group. We discuss how he came to create such a business and some of the major things to think about when it comes to planning for a leadership succession in a church. Click “read more” to link to the writings and websites of our guests. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Jim Tonkowich on Converting to Catholicism
Why would a Presbyterian who spent time in the ministry decide to convert to Catholicism? With a number of high-profile individuals making the same choice, we discuss this journey with Jim Tonkowich, former president of the Institute on Religion & Democracy. This interesting life story is peppered with sociological insights into church authority and structure, and the state of our religious environment today. Tell three of your friends about us using social media! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Matt Boswell on What Pastors Don’t Want to Reveal
Your pastor seems like an upbeat, fun-loving fellow who gets to celebrate the Word of God every week. Sounds like a great job. But are there issues that clergy struggle with on a regular basis that they might not want you to know about? Pastor Matt Boswell of Redemption Church in Duvall, WA opens up and talks about his viral blog post “Ten Things Pastors Don’t Want to Reveal.” We go down the list of ten and talk about how he manages these job-related challenges in this interesting discussion on how clergy might view the world. Find us on iTunes. We’re a free educational podcast! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Richard Hammar on Churches, Taxes, Donations, and Liability
Just in time for the April 15th holiday, we take up the topic of administrative pitfalls for churches and clergy, including the complexity of taxation, charitable giving, and a variety of liability issues. Richard Hammar, a lawyer and accountant who specializes in church law and taxation, helps explain a number of these complex issues. A great podcast for clergy and members of congregations who might not know all the legal complexities facing religious organizations. Please forgive the slight audio distortion occurring mostly when the guest begins a segment. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Joe Fuiten on Clergy & Politics
Should clergy members be involved in the political arena? Pastor Joe Fuiten of Cedar Park Church in Bothell, WA talks about his experience at the intersection of religion and politics. Our discussion covers a broad range of topics including government taxation, participation in campaigns, and how parishioners respond to the political views of their pastors. (To download, right click on the button to the right and choose “save target as….”) [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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