Pastor Appreciation for the Month of October credit www.MinistrytoChildren.com

Pastor Appreciation Month is October

We’re talking about a lifetime of giving and how you can show your appreciation.  We have a whole month to give a card, an offering, tickets to their favorite football game, etc.  You can find many ideas on my Pinterest board under Children’s Ministry.  If none of the ideas hit home with you, how about encouraging words, hand written note, cake, pie, etc.  What we’re talking about is ‘appreciation’ and communicating that to your pastor.

Why Encourage Your Pastor?

Your pastor is a living, breathing human being.  We all need encouragement, a cheering on as we run the good race.  Your pastor has invested in your through prayer, time spent with you, teaching, ministering, taking your calls on his day off (if your pastor gets a day off).  This is not being written to guilt you out, but to remind you of a hero of the faith in your midst. A man or woman we call, our pastor.  Husband and wife pastor teams have marriages that need time to keep their marriage enriched.  They need time to raise their kids, nurture them and teach them what a good marriage is. Encourage your pastor (s) with your words, your gifts, your actions.  Send them on a vacation your church has paid for and have ‘we love you’ baskets sitting in their room when they arrive.

Have You Been Praying for Your Pastor?

Sometimes we think the pastor is problem free, hearing from God, making the right decisions, and never in need of wisdom.  Sounds like superman doesn’t it?  “Pray for those in authority”, Paul says.  Your pastor is coveting your prayers.  He desires to make the right decisions and follow the Voice of God.  Help them out and pray for them. “The fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”

Share Your Ideas in the Comments for Pastor Appreciation Month

The month of October can be stretched to year round.  Why contain Pastor Appreciation to one month?  Be thankful that God gave you a shepherd.  They feed the flock, guard, guide and lead you to new pasture.  Only the best is for God’s sheep!