As I have the privilege of talking to young pastors, one of the topics that always comes up is their children. They want to know, “How do I raise my kids in the fishbowl of the pastorate so that they won’t grow up to resent the church? Or even worse, reject the faith?”
Read MoreAt this time of year, many pastors recognize that in addition to the regular preaching rotation, there’s an added responsibility: Christmas Eve services. They have held their popularity over the years and continue to be a cherished part of people’s holiday celebrations. While it’s always a challenge to come up with a fresh way to share that familiar old story, the effort is worth it because of the incredible opportunity this service brings.
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