Christmas and Stress
[From my diary] Tomorrow is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The next day is Christmas Eve. Then, of course, comes Christmas Day. This wonderful time of the year we celebrate God becoming human like us–to save us. With the added intensity of the next few days, your pastor is probably struggling with his or her…
Be A Christmas Angel
Most pastors don’t even dream of taking a sabbatical—let alone contemplate the life-and-career-changing impact of a sabbatical. Last Sunday we talked with a pastor who had served churches for 24 years—and had never taken a sabbatical! Be an angel and help your pastor catch the vision of clergy sabbatical. This Christmas, give your pastor the…
Christmas Gift Idea
As Christmas approaches, you know your pastor is busy. A lot of preparation goes into sharing the Christmas message of “good news of great joy for all the people.” This Christmas and New Year season give your pastor a gift that could be a source of “good news” and “great joy” in their personal and…