An angelic Christmas Eve
Over the years, I learned more fully that people need to connect with worship emotionally. That means leaders must include words, rituals, and practices people recognize – on Christmas Eve and all year long.
Why pastors should know how much people give
Stewardship is not simply about raising money for ministry. It includes helping people see all they have as a gift from God.
Giving thanks is an essential part of stewardship
Give thanks more. Find ways to appreciate your givers. For pastors and stewardship leaders, giving thanks will make the work easier and more joyful for you and for givers.
Work needs boundaries
Work expands to fill the time allotted. I recommend that the clergy I coach set an ending time for their working day. If you always working longer than you plan, you will wear yourself out.
Pastors, give yourself a gold star
The “priesthood of all believers” is aspirational, but it rarely happens in practice.