Pastor, Take a Vacation—for the Good of Your Church – Part 2 of 2

*This is part two of the article published in the previous post. 4 Commitments to Combat Vacation Anxiety I commit to being honest about my vacation anxiety. Some anxiety is appropriate. As the leader, I am responsible for ensuring that leadership is being raised up and trained to do the work of ministry. My husband and... Continue Reading →

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Pastor, Take a Vacation—for the Good of Your Church – Part 1 of 2

By Stephanie Dyrness You are not the linchpin holding your congregation together. I sit on the couch, flipping through my digital calendar, trying to do the math. When can we actually fit in some vacation time? There are so many factors to consider: the launch of the combined summer service, Vacation Bible School, various camps, vacations... Continue Reading →