Finding Peace in the Most Stressful Time of the Year
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.”
So sings Andy Williams in the popular Christian song—and it’s true. What could be more wonderful than celebrating the birth of our Savior with family and friends? But while it may be wonderful, it’s also stressful. Especially for church leaders. There are sermons to preach, Christmas programs to run. Christmas can be the busiest and most stressful time of the year.
That’s why we’re featuring resources to help you find rest and rejuvenation. Hopefully after the craziness of the Christmas season passes, you’ll be able to carve out some time for your soul. Rest and Renewal for Busy Church Leaders is based on the idea that you need down time—and you need to use it wisely. It will introduce you to practices crucial for sustaining your vitality. Also, check out Soul Health for Spiritual Leaders. This theme is designed to equip church leaders on the principles and practices of soul care—both individually and in community.
Rest and Renewal for Busy Church Leaders When was the last time you felt really, truly refreshed? Between late night committee meetings, weekends of services, and round-the-clock availability for counseling and crises, the demands of ministry all too often leave leaders feeling physically exhausted and spiritually limp. While we all know the importance of rest and renewal, it can be difficult to allow ourselves to take time out of our day to rest and renew our bodies and souls. Ruth Haley Barton, John Ortberg, Mindy Caliguire, and more Read More
Soul Health for Spiritual Leaders As tasks pile up, too often the first thing to go is regular, one-on-one time spent with God. But only a spiritually healthy leader can lead others into spiritual health. This resource lays out the case for the importance of regularly assessing your spiritual health, as well as practical guidelines for how to do so. It also offers resources for going about the work of developing spiritual health so you can effectively minister to others. Gordon MacDonald, Mindy Caliguire, Peter Scazzero, and more Read More
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Cultivating a Positive Church Culture This resource will help you evaluate your church's or ministry's current culture and make changes that will benefit your staff, your ministry team, and the entire church. Bill Nicoson, Nancy Ortberg, David R. Fletcher, and more Read More
Building a Culture of Discipleship Help make your congregation a place that nurtures discipleship by using the assessments, studies, and how-to articles in this download. Gordon MacDonald, Erwin McManus, David Swanson, and more Read More
Developing a Culture of Stewardship This resource is designed to help you address the spiritual implications of money and create a church culture that values joyful, sacrificial giving. Nelson Searcy, Patrick Johnson, Wayne Pohl, and more Read More
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