Rainer on Leadership How to Really Enjoy Your Christmas as a Pastor
Dec 24, 2024
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The holiday season can be stressful for pastors. The sprint to year-end can exhaust even the most seasoned church staff. Thom and Sam discuss ways to enjoy this busy time of year.
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- Start a family tradition on the “off days” of Christmas, especially the week after Christmas Day.
- Don’t fight the inevitable church calendar or set false expectations with your family.
- Better to delay family time than cram it between church activities.
- Grumpiness confuses your congregation and becomes contagious with your family.
- Pick a couple of days for your family and ignore your phone notifications.
- Ask your spouse about doing something special together shortly after Christmas.
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