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Top 10 Things I've learned from 2020

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So I learned a lot of lessons in 2020 and the year that everyone wants to put behind them. Here are some lessons I've learned along the way - in no particular order.  10. Pastoring a church and leading during a pandemic can be a hard thing. Thinking through a lot of venues, and the challenges ahead.   9. Streaming online is an ongoing learning curve. From which platform, to trying to keep things somewhat "normal" to having great volunteers to running the camera, computer and having the right equipment. It was the school of hard knocks.  8. Remote learning - Kids weren't meant to learn remotely. PERIOD. There is something about being in-person and face to face. Even in a church setting as well. Yes, we want to keep people safe. And it is a struggle for teachers, parents, and students. How does one control 25 elementary school students at the same time? (what ever happened to limiting screen time?) The balancing of in-person and those students learning remotely and