01/01/2026
It’s me. I’m the former church staff 🤣
Seriously though, y’all need to stop fighting about it. I’ve been on both sides of this and there’s so much nuance to be understood.
Church leaders, you do what’s best for your church, staff and community. Every church is different and that’s ok.
Some churches have more going on, and sometimes it can get excessive (check yourselves mega churches) - but can be a LOT of services at times, and there is unseen preparation and rehearsals that pull staff and volunteers away from family. So if you feel the need to give them a break, give it to them.
Some churches have simpler Christmas services (or less of them) or the burden is shared among more volunteers and not as much staff, and you can have services without all the extra prep - then good for you, continue to have services as normal.
And for those who have never been on staff before, please have some grace. You do not know what it’s like. The pressure, the prep, the repetition, the cleanup, the service they provide for you and your families. Think of staff’s families and the sacrifice they make during the holidays, so being able to have 1 weekend off so they can be with family isn’t really that big of a deal. (it’s not just that one day - It’s also the prep for that additional service after all the other Christmas services are done)
And yes. We shouldn’t “neglect meeting together”…but 1) Hebrews 10:25 goes on to say “…as some have made it a HABIT” (it’s one day)…and 2) worship and learning shouldn’t be exclusively the church’s role in a Christian’s life. You can do those things on your own if the church closes its doors one time a year.
Please be more kind to one another and understanding of each church or staff’s situations. Be with family. Love one another. And let’s do better in 2026.
Happy new year, squad!
