As a pastor, recently retired from the pulpit, I found myself unsure of what God had planned for my new calling. I knew deep down that there was more for me to do, but I couldn't see the path clearly. However, through an AFT Certification training program with Dr Benjamin Perkus, a Clinical Psychologist, I experienced unexpected healing that touched wounds I had carried from my time as a pastor, wounds that had been holding me back from envisioning my new path of service.
Today, I am overflowing with excitement as I can clearly see my purpose in retirement – to empower others, starting within the church community. My mission is to help individuals identify and overcome obstacles so they can be better equipped to serve with excellence.
As a Certified Aroma Freedom Practitioner, trained through the Aroma Freedom Academy by Dr. Benjamin Perkus, I am here to help you on your journey towards personal growth. Leveraging my experience as an ordained pastor and spiritual leader, I will assist you in resolving the past, creating peace in the present, and opening space for the future... thus, empowering you to unlock your innate potential to create a life that truly reflects your authentic self.
If that resonates with you, please reach out or Click HERE to learn more.
In His service always,
Paula
Reverend Paula J Behrens
🌿Certified AFT Practitioner, Wellness Coach, Ordained Pastor + Certified Interim Ministry Specialist ✝️
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So... you want to make a clergy stole. Hey, that is wonderful (read to the bottom to get my free pattern)! Whether you are making a stole for yourself or for someone else, it will be a fun project, indeed. But before you get started, let's talk a little about symbolism and colors. In the Christian church, the clergy stole is a symbol of ordination and the colors normally follow the Christian year. There are five colors that are traditionally used with a couple choices for the Advent Season (blue, purple, white, green, red & sometimes gold instead of or in combination with white). And of course, there are many designs to choose from. For example one white stole may have the symbols of Holy Communion, another the symbols or Baptism, and others may be designed for Trinity Sunday, Christ the King Sunday or Christmas, etc. But all will be worn in accordance with the Christian Year:
So... you want to make a clergy stole. Hey, that is wonderful (read to the bottom to get my free pattern)! Whether you are making a stole for yourself or for someone else, it will be a fun project, indeed. But before you get started, let's talk a little about symbolism and colors. In the Christian church, the clergy stole is a symbol of ordination and the colors normally follow the Christian year. There are five colors that are traditionally used with a couple choices for the Advent Season (blue, purple, white, green, red & sometimes gold instead of or in combination with white). And of course, there are many designs to choose from. For example one white stole may have the symbols of Holy Communion, another the symbols or Baptism, and others may be designed for Trinity Sunday, Christ the King Sunday or Christmas, etc. But all will be worn in accordance with the Christian Year:
