DEAR ADDIE: Struggling with Jealousy!

Sep 18, 2014 | DEAR ADDIE

Dear Addie, In the last few months I have watched as women ministers that I know and that I love have been called by churches, and I am so happy for them. But I am also so jealous of them. I love my current ministry position and don’t want to leave it, but I...

Dear Addie: Ministry and Marriage

Aug 6, 2014 | DEAR ADDIE

Dear Addie, I am married with two elementary aged children. My husband has always been supportive of my ministry calling. But my ministry career has involved mostly part-time positions in churches. I was recently approached by a church and asked to apply for a...

DEAR ADDIE: Callings, Love Stories, and Doing the Math

May 28, 2014 | DEAR ADDIE

Dear Addie, I am dating a really great guy. I like him a lot. In fact, I think I may love him. The problem is that I am attending a pretty progressive seminary, while he attends an extremely conservative one. He wants me to transfer to his seminary so that we can be...

DEAR ADDIE: Feeling Stuck

May 5, 2014 | DEAR ADDIE

Dear Addie, For two years I have been on staff at a fairly large church.  Recently, several strong women leaders in the church had some complaints about the programs I direct.  Instead of coming to me, they went to the pastor.  The situation has bogged down, and now I...

DEAR ADDIE: How Do I Grow a Thicker Skin?

Apr 2, 2014 | DEAR ADDIE

Dear Addie, Someone I respect recently suggested that my skin may not be “thick enough” to serve on a church staff.  This worries me, because I’m preparing for church ministry.  While I hate conflict and can be overly sensitive to criticism, I love the church and want...

DEAR ADDIE: Should I Interview?

Mar 6, 2014 | DEAR ADDIE

Dear Addie, I will graduate from seminary in May and am in the process of exploring two job opportunities. Today, a friend told me how excited she was to be applying for one of these positions. I shared with her that my resume was also at that particular place.  At...