Posts Tagged ‘stress’

Avoiding the Fwoosh: Free Poetry Kit to Fight Stress
February 21, 2018

Avoiding the Fwoosh: Free Poetry Kit to Fight Stress

Really: poetry? Yes. We don't especially love poetry either, but some poetry-ish exercises can help you fight stress and be more creative. Give it a try!

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Whew, Christmas Can Be Exhausting
December 20, 2017

Whew, Christmas Can Be Exhausting

Don't you just love Christmas? OK, maybe not right this second while you're putting in too many hours. Christmas is hard, but it's also magical.

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Stressing Less and Finding Rhythm With Josh Reich and Adam Legg
March 28, 2016

Stressing Less and Finding Rhythm With Josh Reich and Adam Legg

Three pastors talk about stress in ministry and finding rhythm rather than balance in this Innovate 4 Jesus video.

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How to Survive Easter
February 15, 2016

How to Survive Easter

We asked seven church communicators how they survive Easter. It takes planning, focusing on what's important and taking time to take care of yourself.

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How to Do Church Service Planning in Advance
August 5, 2015

How to Do Church Service Planning in Advance

What would it be like if you didn’t feel the pressure of last minute changes in your church service? Planning can make life very different.

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Self Care After Easter on #cmschat
April 10, 2015

Self Care After Easter on #cmschat

In the aftermath of Easter Sunday, the #cmschat on Twitter covered self care. We talked about recharging and de-stressing.

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De-Stress Christmas With Hard & Holy Devotional
November 25, 2014

De-Stress Christmas With Hard & Holy Devotional

Holidays aren't always happy and that can be especially hard for church communicators trying to create a positive and uplifting experience. Let's de-stress with a free devotional.

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The Treason of the Season: Stop the Stress
December 9, 2013

The Treason of the Season: Stop the Stress

Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sound of stressed out church communicators grinding their teeth. It's the frenzied season and stress is in the air. But now is ...

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Getting Started: Adam Legg
August 19, 2013

Getting Started: Adam Legg

Adam Legg is the creative arts and communications pastor at the largest church in Alaska: "A lack of resources needs to be viewed as an opportunity, not a setback."

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Getting Started: Steve Fogg
October 8, 2012

Getting Started: Steve Fogg

"I don't equate boring with what I do," says church communicator Steve Fogg. "If something is boring yet informative and nails our mission... win!"

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Getting Started: Kelley Hartnett
August 27, 2012

Getting Started: Kelley Hartnett

"I approached my church communications role with a rainbows-and-unicorns perspective. Most of the time that worked. But sometimes it knocked me on my rear, to be honest."

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