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As we enter this busy holiday season—Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas—here are a few fresh ideas for planning events and preaching these important Sundays.
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The Dangers of a Bait-and-Switch Easter Sunday
Avoiding the pitfalls of special services.
Bob Hyatt
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What Christmas Says to the Impatient Pastor
The Incarnation gives me permission to accept my slow progress.
Jeff Peabody
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Introducing Lent to Your Congregation
It starts with your example.
Aaron Damiani
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Advent and the Ultimate Embrace of Love
Jesus tags Daniel's vision to talk about his own return and the Christmas birth of new creation.
Elizabeth Shively
Feeling the ‘Ugh’ at Christmastime
Can your church be honest about heartache this Advent?
Mandy Smith
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3 Tips for Hosting an Outstanding Church Dinner or Potluck
Use the dinner table like Jesus did.
Verlon Fosner
What Your Pastor Really Wants for Christmas
This year, forego the gift cards and get them something they’ll really appreciate.
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Glad Tidings and Cups of Bitterness
Serving Christ means experiencing sorrow—even at Christmas.
John Dickerson
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Grieving with Charleston
What five pastors will be telling their congregations about the massacre at Emanuel Church.
Brandon Green, David Swanson, Jose Humphreys, Richard Kohng, Dominique DuBois Gilliard
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Honoring Fathers When Many Aren’t Honorable
Beware the generalities when preaching on Father’s Day.
Sam Serio
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No Easter without Good Friday
How Lent prepared me to celebrate the Resurrection.
Michael Hidalgo
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