Articles by Nancy Fields
The Rev. Dr. Nancy Fields is pastor of Brook Presbyterian Church in Hillburn, NY and an Assistant Professor of Supervised Ministry at New York Theological Seminary. She also serves as co-Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Supervisor for the newly approved CPE program at NYTS, and teaches in the DMin program. She is a graduate of Herbert H. Lehman College (BA), Manhattanville College (MS), and New York Theological Seminary (MDiv and DMin). As a member of the Association for Theological Field Education (ATFE), she is active nationally in activities concerning training and directing field-based learning in theological education.
by Nancy Fields
For a while, I struggled to find grace in the words, “They will be divided: father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother.” However, as I listen to the politics of the day, I am convinced of the wisdom of those words. My challenge has been to put the words of rhetoric, debate, and argument in their rightful places!
by Nancy Fields
This is an honest exploration of some difficulties faced by the author as she embarked on her pastoral career. While expectations from new clergy about their idealized role may be high, old experiences can cause uncertainty. Here are personal tips on how to help clergy use innate belief in God’s healing ways to gaining a strong, redeeming sense of purpose.
