Tuesday I began a new call as pastor/teaching elder at University Presbyterian Church in Tempe, AZ. In their bulletin they describe themselves as an intentionally “open and affirming community” where “all are welcome.” It is refreshing! But, it is still a congregation in transition, as so many are these days. They have been without an … Continue reading “New Pastoral Call – Days 1 & 2”
The Rev. Ed Delair (1955-2012)
Photo by Beverly Brown Garrett (posted on Facebook) I’m still wrapping my head around it. I can’t believe he is gone, so sudden. Ed was an amazing guy, naturally humble in heart, welcoming to anyone and everyone, including an arrogant young minister like me when I served with him in Miami Presbytery (Ohio)—believe it or … Continue reading “The Rev. Ed Delair (1955-2012)”
Image is Everything
Thank you to everyone who helped me shape my business card design. It is so much better than I could have imagined. The “winning” design, by a rather large margin, was Option B: The scores were, out of 5: Option A – 2.56 Option B – 4.29 Option C – 3.83 Option D – 2.61 … Continue reading “Image is Everything”
Help Me Design My Business Card – Take 2
First, thank you to all who helped me out by rating my first attempt at business card designs. As silly as it seams, a business card is often one’s first or second introduction and it does make an impression on people. It’s also an introduction for our congregation, so I really want to make something … Continue reading “Help Me Design My Business Card – Take 2”
Help me choose my business card design!
As most of you know by now, on Feb. 1st I’ll be serving as pastor/teaching elder of University Presbyterian Church of Tempe, Arizona. They have a really cool logo: So, I’d like to use it on my business cards. I’m torn about using the PC(USA) seal, which I think is really cool (more info on … Continue reading “Help me choose my business card design!”