As the holiday season approaches, church leaders face heightened stress while preparing meaningful celebrations and making meaningful connections. Jessica Anschutz of the Lewis Center staff encourages church leaders to nurture spiritual connections, foster relationships with neighbors and guests, and actively invite people to engage in worship and ministry. Transform the season into an opportunity for deepened faith and community outreach with these tips at https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/make-meaningful-connections-during-advent-and-christmas/.
How can congregations reach new people by singing Christmas carols during Advent? Jessica Anschutz of the Lewis Center Staff shares five ways to sing more Christmas carols during Advent to share the light of Christ with your community and build relationships by singing with your neighbors. Read her ideas at https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/5-ways-to-reach-new-people-by-singing-more-christmas-music-during-advent/.