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January 2011

January 10, 2011

without a pastor

There are so many people without a pastor. Maybe millions. They have no one they...

January 04, 2011

cartoon: circus

Recently I was communicating with a pastor. (I talk with many so don't think it...

December 2010

December 07, 2010

Transitioning

Years ago I heard someone say that a pastor is someone who helps others transition...

November 2010

November 29, 2010

Destiny Without Destination

This is a very strange season for me. I left the professional ministry of the...

November 03, 2010

cartoon: 9 to 5 theses

You can get a fine art print of this cartoon in my gallery. (<- click...

October 2010

October 25, 2010

How Am I a Pastor?

I often find myself surrounded by very accomplished professionals. I meet surgeons, professors, political scientists,...

October 24, 2010

Rothesay Vineyard’s new pastor!

Many years ago a complete stranger emailed me, in Canada, from England. He said that...

October 13, 2010

cartoon: worship gets you far

I have a new book! Get original art & fine art prints of my cartoons....

October 07, 2010

cartoon & BIRTHDAY SALE: pastor’s jacket

Today's my BIRTHDAY! And I'm feeling generous. SO, JUST FOR TODAY... 1. 50% off a...

August 2010

August 05, 2010

cartoon: shortcuts

Click on the image for a larger picture. I knew of a pastor who totally...

July 2010

July 27, 2010

cartoon: afraid

I've gone through this. I know many other pastors who have. And it's always been...

June 2010

June 29, 2010

cartoon: closing time

I do not judge this man. I feel for him. Maybe this is the anniversary...

June 26, 2010

Tempests in Teapots

One of the things I don't miss at all about being a clergyman is the...

June 10, 2010

Bullet or Birth

Lisa and I recently visited with friends who go to the church I just left....

May 2010

May 28, 2010

cartoon: Sarah

May 06, 2010

cartoon: a bitter cup

Are we walking the path we've been assigned? And who has assigned it?

May 03, 2010

cartoon: Pastor Bob

Pastor's and leaders of all kinds are only human. One of the most difficult things...

April 2010

April 26, 2010

My Farewell Speech

Well, my dear Rothesay Vineyard, here we are again at a major crossroads. You’ve done...

April 15, 2010

Not In or Out

Now that I am not on the payroll of a church, I have no voice....

April 08, 2010

Reasons I’ve Left

Hey everyone: please join nakedpastor's fan page on facebook. Thanks! These are reasons I've heard...

April 05, 2010

An Important Development

This post is to inform you that I have released myself from my role as...

April 01, 2010

cartoon: expectations

March 2010

March 31, 2010

Less Monologue More Dialog

A healthy and working relationship between a pastor and the congregation is reciprocal. The pastor...

March 30, 2010

cartoon: triangulation

March 29, 2010

cartoon: shoot for the top

March 18, 2010

Why I Pastor Weak

My style of pastoring is a constant frustration to people. Including myself. I don't fit...

March 09, 2010

I’ve Never Seen a Miracle

I have never seen a miracle! Having said that, I believe in miracle. I believe...

February 2010

February 24, 2010

cartoon: career change?

February 15, 2010

cartoon: Pastor Gumball

About 20 years ago I read a theology book that I felt minimized some deep...

February 08, 2010

pastors and the codependent wife

Years ago Lisa and I read an excellent little book called Codependency No More by...