Pastor's Desk
Clergy Resources
The Pastor's Desk is especially designed to provide resources and support for the pastors of the Upper Columbia Conference. If you wish to receive these resources or if you would like to suggest additional resources for this web site, contact Denise Johnson by e-mail: denisej@uccsda.org.
Be aware that the Pastor's Desk is primarily a service for Seventh-day Adventist Clergy in the Upper Columbia Conference and is specifically denominational in nature, therefore some resources may not be available or pertinent to all ministers.
A Note from a Friend
- Pastoral Burnout (Tips Without Sabbatical)
Resources to assist pastors
- A Pastor of Positive Influence
- Platform Decorum Article & Posture Drawings from Ministry Magazine, Nov. 2004
- The Art of Self Leadership
- Worship in the House of the Lord (reverence) from Adventist Review, Sept 26, 2002 [2nd Sabbath]
Great Controversary Tour July 10-24, 2008
GREAT CONTROVERSARY TOUR- open to: pastors, teachers, church members & UCC staff
- To view the itinerary click: here
- Reserve your place on the tour before December 16, 2007: email ltorkelsen@juno.com
- Open & complete the registration form and send to Linnea Torkelsen c/o Upper Columbia Conference
- (You may have received an invitation by letter or email dated 12/10/07 for more information "Great Controversy Tour Deadline")
New In Ministry Retreat 2008 audio
- NIM.Session1.mp3
Paradignm Shift: Ty's personal journey and why what Adventism has to offer is a perect fir for the postmodern mind. - NIM.Session2.mp3
Why we Exist as a people: The historical and eschatological significance of Adventism. Trace the history that created the postmodern world and identify why the Adventist worldview is relevant in that context. - NIM.Session3.mp3
Two Pictures from our past: HOw the traditional Adventist evangelistic series came into being and why it needs to be reinvented. - NIM.Session4.mp3
Picture Formation: Naming the five key features that make preaching to the postmodern effective. - NIM.Session5.mp3
Picture Framing: Extablishing the thematic framework in which th eAdventist message can be communicated with relevance to the postmodern mind. - NIM.Session6.mp3
Painting the Picture: Exploring how our distinctive doctrines can be presented within the storyline of God's passionate persuite of humanity.
Pastors' Retreat 2007 audio
Overview of Jewish Festivals(1).mp3
Should Christians Do the Jewish Festivals(2).mp3
Jewish-Adventist Connection(4).mp3
