Author Archives: Norman Bendroth

About Norman Bendroth

Norman Bendroth is a Professional Transition Specialist certified by the Interim Ministry Network. He has served as a settled pastor in two United Church of Christ congregations and as a Sr. Interim pastor in seven other UCC congregations. He was also an executive for three different non-profit agencies. He has had additional training in Mediation Skills for Church Leaders from the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center and training in Appreciative Inquiry from the Clergy Leadership Institute. Rev. Bendroth has the M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and his D. Min. from Andover Newton Theological school where he concentrated on theology and systems theory. He is married to Peggy Bendroth and has two adopted Amerasian children.

For the Love of Dog

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Norman Bendroth

A Homily on the Blessing of the Animals Sunday Is it any wonder why God spelled backwards is dog? My dogs have always mediated the love of God to me in uncanny ways. I know this is hopelessly anthropomorphic, but … Continue reading →

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Lesson’s from the Grand Canyon

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Norman Bendroth

“Know the Canyon’s history. Study rocks made by time.” That’s the phrase you have to memorize to keep the geologic layers of the Grand Canyon straight. Starting from the top you have Kaibab limestone, Toroweap formation, Coconino sandstone, Hermit shale, … Continue reading →

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