Retreat Focuses on Clergy Well-being: “How is it with your soul?”

By Rick Wolcott* “We cannot be as effective and as fruitful in our well doing in ministry, if we are not intentional in caring for our personal well-being.  We’re talking about emotional, we’re talking about physical, and we’re talking about spiritual,” said Bishop Tracy S. Malone in her sermon during the opening worship service of [...]

The Journey Continues … Don’t Stop Now!

By Rick Wolcott* The goal of Black Clergy Women of The United Methodist Church (BCWUMC) is to “identify, develop, support, and enhance opportunities for the inclusion and empowerment of black clergy women at all levels of The United Methodist Church.” This year’s 28th annual gathering of members was a celebration of the historic elections of [...]

Candidates for Ministry Say, “Yes,” to God

By Rick Wolcott* God’s call is personal, and so is the way we respond to it.  Some answer early in their life, while others need more time. “I’m looking forward to discerning the direction that God wants me to follow because I know he’s calling me to do something, I’m just not sure what that [...]