Drexel C. Rankin
Drexel Rankin, DMin, is an author and retired Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) minister, residing in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
Interim ministry: What it is, what it can accomplish
Bridging the gap between pastorates for a congregation is more than a short-term assignment. It is a specialized calling filled with blessings for the church members.
Welcoming and retaining your visitors
An experienced pastor shares five steps to creating an atmosphere for first-time guests to his church. They'll work in your church too.
Preparing the funeral
Creating a personal information base for use in funeral preparation and how to use that resource
Talking about death: helping your members make final decisions
Talking about death with your family members can ease their burdens later.
Renewal time: planning your sabbatical
Timely counsel for pastors to "come away by yourselves… and rest a while."