Church Executive CHURCH EXECUTIVE NOV-DEC 2017 DIGITAL | Página 18

How to
cultivate a
generosity
culture when
all you want
is a
nap
By Matt Johnson
So, how is your holiday season going?
If you’re in some sort of vocational ministry,
you might have a complicated response to
that question. While those around you are
merrymaking, you might want to take a nap.
Don’t feel bad. It’s okay to admit that the holiday
season is especially hard when you’re in ministry.
For the average church staff person, it means
extra programming and the stress brought on by a
lull in post-holiday giving.
This is not a rant against church-staff life. I’ve
worked on a church staff myself, and it truly is a
great honor to serve God’s people in that way.
But, let’s be honest here: when you feel zapped of
all energy by giving away so much time, talent and
effort, often one of the last things you want to do
is continue giving.
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