These tips given to us by Mark MacDonald are not just for just Pastors, but for all people. We are called to share JESUS with all! I pray this message helps you share JESUS with many in 2025! Glory!
Please be very sensitive to this hurting……..
Baptist Press
By Mark MacDonald, posted December 23, 2024
Christmas Eve is one of the most attended services of the year, giving pastors a unique opportunity to clearly and creatively communicate the Gospel. It’s a special opportunity when guests and regular members come with expectant hearts. Here are seven tips to help your church be known for something impactful: presenting the timeless Gospel message of Jesus in a fresh, memorable way:
1. Keep it simple and relatable
The Gospel is impactful yet beautifully simple: God sent His Son to save humanity. So, avoid overcomplicated theology. Instead, share a clear, relatable message that connects in the room, from skeptics to believers.
2. Speak to the wound
Christmas is not joyful for everyone. Acknowledge the pain some may carry — grief, loneliness, or stress. When you authentically acknowledge struggles, it opens the door for the Gospel’s healing message. More Here
“Christmas is the most sacred and hopeful day in our civilization” – President John F. Kennedy