kellysallen.blogspot.com
How I see things: The Book of Confessions, Keepin' it Real for 2000 Years!
http://kellysallen.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-book-of-confessions-keepin-it-real.html
How I see things. Theology, ministry, preaching, politics, family and life as a pastor in Texas. Wednesday, 14 May 2014. The Book of Confessions, Keepin' it Real for 2000 Years! Which always reminds ME of the great stuff that can be found in the confessions of the church. (If you are not Presbyterian and are listening in jealously, you can download a free copy of the Book of Confessions on the pcusa.org website). Here is something challenging and inspiring from each of the confessions. I'm working on thi...
kellysallen.blogspot.com
How I see things: February 2014
http://kellysallen.blogspot.com/2014_02_01_archive.html
How I see things. Theology, ministry, preaching, politics, family and life as a pastor in Texas. Thursday, 13 February 2014. Speaking to San Antonio City Council Feb 12 urging council to pass a Tip Integrity Act, so that hospitality workers can keep the tips people leave for them. Good evening Mayor Castro and members of the City Council, My name is Kelly Allen, pastor of University Presbyterian Church and I stand with a large group of supporters of the Tip Integrity Act. When members of my congregation ...
kellysallen.blogspot.com
How I see things: My story of hope
http://kellysallen.blogspot.com/2014/05/my-story-of-hope.html
How I see things. Theology, ministry, preaching, politics, family and life as a pastor in Texas. Monday, 19 May 2014. My story of hope. Continuing my series leading up to GA 221. this time talking about hope. Across town, the man whose recklessness had caused the death of two women, was enfolded into another congregation, and was prayed over by the men in his church, who pledged to guide and mentor him as he began to grasp what this second chance might mean for him. In this season of my life, I encounter...
kellysallen.blogspot.com
How I see things: May 2014
http://kellysallen.blogspot.com/2014_05_01_archive.html
How I see things. Theology, ministry, preaching, politics, family and life as a pastor in Texas. Monday, 26 May 2014. 6 Practices to sustain a pastor's spirit. I have been wondering lately how I have made it through 22 years of full time pastoral ministry with my love for ministry still intact. So many who go into pastoral ministry only make it a short time. Pastors can feel ineffective, unappreciated and can often experience ministry as an adversarial relationship with a congregation. 1 Get a life.
kellysallen.blogspot.com
How I see things: Do Talk to Strangers
http://kellysallen.blogspot.com/2014/06/do-talk-to-strangers.html
How I see things. Theology, ministry, preaching, politics, family and life as a pastor in Texas. Monday, 2 June 2014. Do Talk to Strangers. This post is part 6 of a series of responses to questions posed to candidates for moderator of the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA). I am. Q: In our interactions with people of other religions and faith. Traditions, as Presbyterians we seek respectful dialogical. A course I had the opportunity to design was “Who Speaks for Islam? One of the most powerful moments...
kellysallen.blogspot.com
How I see things: 6 Practices to sustain a pastor's spirit
http://kellysallen.blogspot.com/2014/05/6-practices-to-sustain-pastors-spirit.html
How I see things. Theology, ministry, preaching, politics, family and life as a pastor in Texas. Monday, 26 May 2014. 6 Practices to sustain a pastor's spirit. I have been wondering lately how I have made it through 22 years of full time pastoral ministry with my love for ministry still intact. So many who go into pastoral ministry only make it a short time. Pastors can feel ineffective, unappreciated and can often experience ministry as an adversarial relationship with a congregation. 1 Get a life.
kellysallen.blogspot.com
How I see things: July 2009
http://kellysallen.blogspot.com/2009_07_01_archive.html
How I see things. Theology, ministry, preaching, politics, family and life as a pastor in Texas. Tuesday, 7 July 2009. How do you celebrate a 21st wedding anniversary in Texas? With Barbeque and bluegrass of course! Well, the family has been in Texas now for a month, and we are still trying to adjust, having lived in England for 2 years. John and I decided to celebrate our 21st anniversary a few days early, I guess so that if necessary we still had time for a "do over.". It was a great 21st anniversary.
kellysallen.blogspot.com
How I see things: June 2014
http://kellysallen.blogspot.com/2014_06_01_archive.html
How I see things. Theology, ministry, preaching, politics, family and life as a pastor in Texas. Friday, 20 June 2014. What I will say if the PCUSA chooses to divest. In a few hours our General Assembly will decide whether or not to divest from 3 American companies whose products are being used for nonpeaceful activities of the Israeli military in the Occupied Territories. There is likely to be more debate and more tension in the room than during our discussions of same gender marriage. 3 Ask the synagog...
kellysallen.blogspot.com
How I see things: My "Big 3"
http://kellysallen.blogspot.com/2014/05/my-big-3.html
How I see things. Theology, ministry, preaching, politics, family and life as a pastor in Texas. Saturday, 17 May 2014. In the coming days leading up to General Assembly I'll be sharing some of my answers to questions that were posed to all three moderator candidates. Here are my priorities and values for the PCUSA stripped down to my "big three." If you agree with this vision, share it with others! Don't forget to visit my website. 1 -A commitment to spiritual practices. 3- A willingness to be bold and ...