As we draw closer to a time of year that many celebrate as the birth of Jesus Christ, I thought it might be helpful to discuss why we choose not to observe Christmas. No… we are not against fun, or joy, or giving gifts, or looking at beautiful lights, or bright colors. We are not grinches, scrooges’, party poopers or killjoys. Our conscience guides us to enjoy festivities and celebrations during other times, and days of the year. We understand a very clear biblical concept… God has already decided how He chooses to be worshipped. Only God can decide what it is that honors him. Let’s learn more about this topic today…

Greg Thomas

United Church of God Pastor

Greg Thomas is the part-time Pastor of the Cleveland, Ohio congregation. Ordained in 1981, he has served in the ministry for 43-years and assumed the role of Pastor in January 2011. As a certified leadership consultant, Greg is the founder and president of weLEAD, Inc. Chartered in 2001, weLEAD is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization and a major respected resource for free leadership development information reaching a worldwide audience. Greg also founded Leadership Excellence, Ltd in 2009 offering leadership training and coaching.