Author Archives: jwwimberly

About jwwimberly

I am a Presbyterian pastor who recently retired after thirty years of serving a congregation in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C. I am currently a Field Consultant for the Alban Institute as well as author of books dealing with management issues in congregations. I am a devoted potter, throwing pots on the wheel and teaching the wheel when my schedule allows. Finally, I consider Mexico my second homeland since we have a home in San Miguel de Allende, GTO, Mexico.

Motivation

Posted on August 24, 2010 by jwwimberly

We need to allow employees more freedom to pursue ideas for ministry. As they pursue such ideas, the motivation will come from within, not from their pastoral or lay supervisors. Continue reading →

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The Challenges of Incarnational Life

Posted on June 25, 2010 by jwwimberly

                Early in my ministry, I heard about a church having problems with its roof.  To a clergy colleague I made a comment about “the business end of that church” being managed poorly.  The friend responded, “The business of the … Continue reading →

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