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30 Free Christmas Resources 2025

Crafting Christmas services, maximizing marketing, and avoiding burnout. Ideas for kids, small groups, and the community. Here's a list of ideas to help you have the best Christmas season ever!

Leadership

January 24, 2024

Best Free Church Leadership Training Materials 2024

Leadership is the ability to influence others towards accomplishing a common goal. In the following guide, we’ll take a look at some of the best resources available–including podcasts, video teaching, and more–from some of the most effective leaders in ministry today.

Developing and Implementing Your Church Brand

Everything has a "brand" — a unique look or message to stand out. For churches, having a brand isn't about looking cool or trendy. It's about clearly communicating who they are and what they believe in.

How to Publicly Read Scripture Well

Many churches read passages of scripture during their services. That could be the psalm on which a song was based or the passage the message will focus on.

How Pastors Find Balance in Their Weekly Schedule

Pastors face challenges balancing spiritual and operational tasks in their weekly schedules. Learn some tips for efficient scheduling and delegation.

Moses Set the Standard for Delegation in the Bible

A look at strategic delegation using Moses' biblical example. Church leaders can be guided and learn from his interaction with Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro.

A Guided Approach to Christian Conflict Resolution

Resolving disputes is not just about maintaining peace; it's about embracing the core principles of the Bible and embodying the love and understanding that Jesus exemplified.

How an Effective Congregational Care Ministry Deepens Bonds

At its core, Congregational care is about fostering a sense of belonging and support within a church family. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, it's the very essence of what it means to be a part of a thriving Christian community.

Setting Goals For Your Staff in the New Year

Helping staff members set goals is one of the most important roles of a senior leader in the church.

Are There Disadvantages of 501c3 Status for Churches?

Navigating the complex world of tax statuses can be daunting, especially for entities driven by a higher purpose, like churches. At the heart of these tax classifications is the 501c3 status.

How to Navigate the End of the Year: Pastor’s Edition

From Thanksgiving through New Year’s in the Western church, we tend to be in a constant state of giving and celebrating. That in and of itself can be a significant stressor for pastors. But add to that the fact that so many people you minister to are suffering during the holidays, you may end up carrying others’ stress and pain as well as any of your own.

Building Effective Church Leadership Teams for Growth

Every pastor knows that building leadership teams – whether that includes five or 50 leaders – is critical to success. No one is meant to lead alone; to be successful, you need to delegate!

Developing A Volunteer Photography Team

Having your photo taken should be a fun experience. It means something interesting and exciting is happening that deserves to be documented. The tone and attitude of the photographer should match this energy.

Written by

Ben Stapley