We are both continuing to fill multiple roles at our churches, and it is exhausting. We are talking funerals and how to best minister to families in end-of-life settings. Both Lakeview and Safety Harbor have been experiencing some growth from church transfers. We’re wondering how funny is too funny on a Sunday morning, and do you have to give credit for stolen jokes?

We both had chaotic weeks, but for very different reasons. Tim’s role has expanded at Lakeview, while Andrew has a construction project wrapping up at Safety Harbor. We both have done memorial services in the past few days, and Tim is still in mourning over his Jags.

It’s crazy how exhausting several weeks “off” can be. Tim is going to be in a great mood this week this week, but will probably be exhausted next Monday too. We’re talking pastoral succession, people checking out new churches in the new year, and the memories we’re making with our kids.

Episode 209: The 5th Annual Christmas SpectacularTim is in a VERY good mood. We are about to have lunch and go live with the Practical(ly) Pastoring crew, and talk about the Practical(ly) Pastoring Conference coming up in February. We’re talking annual meetings, Christmas sermons, and the joys of worshiping in an actual construction zone.