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a pastor walks hand-in-hand with his wife and two children, understanding that this first ministry is to his family; they're wearing white outfits and strolling through a field at golden hour
5 Reasons Your First Ministry is to Your Family
Daniel Stegeman
Two young girls who are friends sit together in a field picking flowers.
Helping Pastor’s Kids Navigate Loss of Friendships When Things Change
Tim Witmer
a pastor holding his young daughter as they look at the ocean together
Helping Your Pastor Husband Minister to Your Children
Caroline Newheiser
A pastor holds his son's hand as they stand in tall grass next to the lake.
Should Pastors Shield Their Kids from Church Conflict?
Josh Weidmann
A pastor creates a new weekly schedule using a planner and his phone.
Pastor, It's Time to Reevaluate Your Schedule (A 3-Step Plan)
Reagan Rose
A family sits around the dinner table reading about hope, the third Christmas virtue from our family advent devotional
Family Advent Devotional: The Virtues of Christmas Week 4
Marty Machowski
A pastor's wife fills out her planner as new year approaches, intending to redeem her days for the Lord.
Redeeming Your Days
Katie Faris
A pastor's daughter celebrates advent, hanging an ornament on the family Christmas tree.
Family Advent Devotional: The Virtues of Christmas Week 3
Marty Machowski
A pastor hangs Christmas ornaments with his wife and son, meditating on the love of advent together.
Family Advent Devotional: The Virtues of Christmas Week 2
Marty Machowski
Neighborhood homes decorated with garland and Christmas lights.
The Pastor’s Family and Christmas Traditions
Katie Faris
A little girl stands on a chair to hang an ornament on the family Christmas tree in celebration of advent.
Family Advent Devotional: The Virtues of Christmas Week 1
Marty Machowski
a table filled with Thanksgiving food and surrounded by family and friends
Balancing Hospitality and Family at Thanksgiving
Caroline Newheiser
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