What makes a difference in your creative process, ?

It’s hard to believe that an hour is enough to really accomplish anything. When it comes to writing, that's even more true. When do we get our writing done? And how?

I spoke with Rev. Callie Swanlund recently about her new book From Weary to Wholehearted: A Restorative Resource for Overcoming Clergy Burnout. As Callie says in our conversation, everyone gathered at the Writing Table reminded her that she was not alone in her process. We talked about what a difference support can make, and it has me thinking about these things:

What the Research Says

What We Say to Ourselves

Overcoming the Objections

Pastors and ministers have a slightly different rhythm than other careers. Weekly demands for writing, ministry needs, and more demands for creativity are unrelenting. Let's talk about writing and our pastoral imagination. 

Mini Retreats! Sign up is open now

Join us for one or more Writing Table Mini Retreats in the coming months for only $40 each. 

Choose all three retreats, and you will receive a BONUS of an individual coaching session. What could be better than a writing retreat that requires no packing, no travel, no leaving your own favorite writing spot?

Would you like to turn your summer into a sabbatical for your writing? It shouldn’t take all day, or ruin your summer vacation. 

Join me for a plan as simple as 1 – 2- 3 and turn your writing into something finished and on its way to publishing. Article, book chapter, special project, or something larger. The Sabbatical Summer is designed to give you strong, proven support in the coming months. Choose one mini writing retreat, two coaching sessions with me, and you also get three months at the Writing Table.

What could be better than a sabbatical summer that gives you what you need to move your writing forward?

Graduation gift idea! 

Pastoral Imagination: Bringing the Practice of Ministry to Life (Kindle edition) remains just $5.99! Read it. Share it. Gift it. Review it.

We offer this book with a companion journal for the ministers in your life - graduates, a newly ordained person, clergy cohort friends, or someone who inspires you!  

Are you finding a new way this summer? 

“Finding Our Way” is a three-session guide to help you lead urgent conversations with your Sunday School class, weekly small group, or next leadership retreat. 

The purchase of “Finding Our Way” includes the digital study guide with three full lessons, links to short video clips for teaching, a presentation slide deck, and cards delivered to you by mail.

- I am so glad to be on this journey of pastoral imagination, writing, and life with you!