My Stories 4: Ordination—Holiness and Hollowness

9 Sep

It is a common tactic of bullies to pick on those they consider weak or inferior. In institutions, this sometimes happens when groups or critics can’t get at the boss or the person in charge, so they attack the next … Read More »

A ministry reflection on the 46th anniversary of my ordination

13 Oct

One sense of the word ‘reflection’ is an image cast back to us, perhaps in a mirror or pool of water. I’d like to look back at the years of ministry since I was ordained 46 years ago today. From … Read More »

I’m still here

13 Oct

I’m still here Today marks 41 years since I was ordained to the ministry of ‘word, sacrament and pastoral care’ in the Baptist church. It means many things to me, but one of them is simply the grateful recognition of … Read More »