As a ministry leader, December can be tough. A sense of dread mixed with joy begins to creep up when Christmas is on the horizon. We celebrate the glow of twinkling lights and the scent of evergreen decor, while hoping one of our gifts under the tree is a nap. This year will be my 19th Christmas as pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church. I’ve been to more Christmas parties and preached more Christmas sermons than I can count, and while I’m filled with gratitude to do what I get to do, each November, as the world becomes red and green, I always ask myself, “Am I ready for this?”
By preparing your heart, schedule, and leadership plans, December can truly be “the most wonderful time of the year.”
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