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Page 1 The C COURIER a monthly newsletter of St. Luke United Methodist Church Volume 45, Issue 10 October 2009 Pastoral Pondering It must be nice to have a job where you only work one day a week.

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What is pastoral ponderings?

Pastoral ponderings is a reflective practice in which individuals in the pastoral field contemplate on their experiences, beliefs, and teachings.

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Pastoral ponderings are typically required to be filed by pastors, ministers, priests, or other religious leaders as part of their professional development or accountability to their church or organization.

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Pastoral ponderings may include reflections on pastoral interactions, challenges faced, lessons learned, ethical dilemmas, personal values, and professional achievements.