tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655521.post880875956954154169..comments2024-02-23T17:09:12.957-05:00Comments on bethquick.com: My Work WeekBeth Quickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14171030571583683180noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655521.post-38138682165435627392008-07-22T09:54:00.000-05:002008-07-22T09:54:00.000-05:00I read your post about a your weekly schedule: thi...I read your post about a your weekly schedule: this IS important and worth reading, especially for a new pastor who is looking to manage expectations (his own and that of his congregation - and home life too).<BR/><BR/>They teach us at seminary here in Toronto, that setting boundaries is the first thing a new pastor should do - a schedule helps you do that for all involved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655521.post-21292659595412373812007-12-04T19:22:00.000-05:002007-12-04T19:22:00.000-05:00As I live five minutes from church, and the town i...As I live five minutes from church, and the town is really tiny anyway, my schedule is all over the place. I mostly work from home and go out on visits or to meetings at all hours. Mornings are usually gym & Bible study, but everything else is a free for all. My exegesis is done by Wednesday at the latest, and I e-mail off my hymn selections and plans to my liturgist. I've been writing my sermons on Friday morning, which I don't like, but it's hard to get started sooner. Thursday is class day, which is a three hour drive each way to seminary in Orlando.<BR/><BR/>I've started creating daily to-do lists, which help keep me organized. Also, they cause workload to expand. But at least I don't forget important things.<BR/><BR/>The church is essentially getting me for 35-40 hours a week, even though I'm part-time. I'm the first pastor that lives in town in the parsonage in a very long time, and they like it.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04854543617806427302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655521.post-11979484334454207362007-11-29T13:43:00.000-05:002007-11-29T13:43:00.000-05:00You might not remember me from NEJ Youth, but it i...You might not remember me from NEJ Youth, but it is great to run into your blog. Love it...Keep up the great thoughts. My Blog is at<BR/>http://zilhaver.typepad.com/<BR/><BR/>I hope to see you at General Conference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com