Personal Growth

A pastor sabbatical program is one of the best gifts a church can offer their pastors. And $50,000 grants from the Lilly Endowment's Clergy Renewal Program will make it easier than ever for pastors to get away for a time of refreshment and renewal. … [Read more...] about Free Pastor Sabbatical Program Offers $50,000

This is the third and final post in a series on how to beat holiday stress.  My first tip is about planning ahead.  The second tip is about reducing financial pressure.  My third and final tip is about managing expectations - not just your expectations, but also the expectations of others. … [Read more...] about Beat Holiday Stress by Managing Expectations

One of the biggest causes of holiday stress is financial pressure - the feeling that you have to spend more than you can afford to provide Christmas gifts for family and friends. As a father of five children ages 12-22, I can attest to the fact that parents often feel pressure to spend more than they can afford on Christmas. Here are three ways: … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Beating Holiday Financial Pressure

Christmas is the busiest time of year for many people - and double that for pastors and their families - with all the holiday parties, events, and church programs to attend. Not to mention the shopping and the pressure to buy the "perfect" gifts. All of this adds up to a lot of holiday stress which can rob you of the real joy of the Christmas season. But it doesn't have to … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Beating Holiday Stress & Busyness by Planning Ahead

News flash:  Christmas 2012 is just days away.  Are you ready? Or are you still looking for some last minute gifts? … [Read more...] about Last Minute Christmas Gifts & Tips