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Expert Profile: Dan Hotchkiss

Expertise:  I will answer questions about strategic planning, conflict management, fund raising, and clergy transition in synagogues and churches.

Experience in the area
I have fifteen years' experience assisting congregations as a consultant and denominational official. As a Senior Consultant for the Alban Institute I work with a wide range of churches and synagogues across North America. Previously I served 12 years as a parish minister.

Organizations
Society for Professionals in Dispute Resolution.
Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association

Publications
Ministry and Money: A Guide for Clergy and Their Friends (Alban, 2002).
Congregations: the Alban Institute Journal.
The Journal of Unitarian Universalist History.

Education/Credentials
B.A. Oberlin College
M.Div. Harvard University

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 794
Knowledge   9.93   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.87   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
(in 24 Hour period)
3
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
63
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Thanks for your guidance...I will consult an attorney.
(Lee on 10/20/08)
Thank you. There are some things to think about in your reply. I am a big fan of goal setting. Our kirk session is not the most dynamic of places,
(Concerned leader (non-minister) on 09/23/08)
thank you sooo much. i will really take what you have said into consideration. God bless you love im_trumpet
(courtney on 08/30/08)
Thanks for an objective opinion on a sticky situation. We'll see what happens...
(Dawn on 07/13/07)
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Recent Answers from Dan Hotchkiss
2008-08-29  calling help Thank you for telling more about your experience. It may be a sign that you will be a pastor--or you may find yourself using your gifts of speech, writing, and interpretation in ways you have yet to imagine...
2008-08-29  calling help Going to college opens many doors, and I would encourage you to do that if you can. Most people don't end up doing what they feel called to do at 15--but some do. College will put you in a good position...
2008-04-01  Clergy Stoles with Doctoral Robes You don't name your denomination, but generally this question arises among Reformed and other non-liturgical Protestants. Whether it is OK to wear a priestly stole over a doctoral robe is ultimately up...
2008-02-18  How do I start my ministry? Terry Sue, Congratulations on your ordination. Generally the place to start in seeking support for any new enterprise is with people who know you and believe in what you are doing. You don't say much...
2007-07-31  Organization of church governing body Dear Joyce, How wonderful to get a question by way of AllExperts on a subject on which I'm actually trying to become an expert! Every congregation is different, and I doubt there will ever be a resource...
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