Here’s a game for Beloved Former Pastors who want to have friendly contact with friends from their former church.When is casual contact fraught with jeopardy?  Let’s play, shall we? The Answer:  “It’s just lunch!” The Question:  “What does a Beloved Former Pastor (BFP) believe about her/his friendly contact with a former parishioner?” Well, yes, BFP.…

Dear Rev. Former Pastor: You just got the call from a beloved parishioner in your previous congregation.  Their loved one has just died and they have called you.  They want you to:  “do the funeral” — or — co-officiate the funeral with me, Rev. Current Pastor — or at least — say a few words…

Today, my wonderful son helped me once again with his techno skills and patience to set up this new blog. Today, I begin blogging here at revmama.com.  I have been blogging more or less regularly since 2002! My previous blog posts are all together now at this WordPress blog.

View of the NOLA skyline while walking at City Park Holy Week is catching up to me and breathing down my neck.  For this pastor, there are bulletins to get ready, sermons to prep, and details upon details that are still hanging.  Even this week, this congregation is moving ahead with launching a new ministry:…