Written by Kathleen PetersonMay 25, 2018
Becoming an Ex
Faith . Ministry . Retirement . Youth Ministry Article
Only 1 week left, technically 2 days, before my parish ministry position ends as a full-time youth minister. I will be an ex-youth minister. As I said in my last entry I’ve gone through a whirlpool of emotions but the greatest are sadness and joy. If you’re familiar with StrengthsFinders you’ll be familiar with my
Written by Kathleen PetersonMay 21, 2018
Who gives 5 weeks notice?
Faith . Ministry . Retirement Article
I did it. After 20 years in active youth ministry, I quit my full-time parish job… which I loved. It wasn’t an easy decision and one that I made after much prayer and with my spiritual director. There are so many thoughts and emotions as I head into this transition… joy, sadness, apprehension, excitement. This