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Joe Rigney

Joe Rigney serves as President and Associate Professor of Theology and Literature at Bethlehem College and Seminary. He is the author of five books including, The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts.

On pastures near the beautiful mountain peaks live in huts Hutsul shepherds Ukraine herding sheep in summer. Sometimes they remain until the fall, do not come until the cold.

Pastors, Approach Your Calling with Joy

Pastors are called to serve and slave and save and sacrifice. But we must do so with laughter in our bones and joy in our hearts. We must keep watch “with joy and not groaning” to bless our people.