![]() In the midst of those long days, a word of kindness helps trim the candle, provides a few extra ounces of energy, and releases the tension lines on the face. Often parents say, “Days are long but years are short.” This is true for pastoral ministry as well. ![]() If he is, your expression of kindness will help refresh and stir his soul again toward love and good works. However, you will never know that is what is going on because the pastor will not tell you. The thoughtlessness and selfishness of others creates mountains of grief, disappointment, and additional work for the pastor. However, there are seasons though where ministry is rough. Your pastor’s desire for ministry will be refreshed and stirred.Occasionally, a person or opportunity arises where it is necessary for the pastor to think through that file of past gratitude and expressed appreciation. As you express what has blessed you, that encouraging word will be filed deep in the pastor’s heart. As you express your gratitude, your effort becomes a tool in the Lord’s toolbox to help your pastor in the future whenever he needs an extra measure of grace.The one who expresses gratitude feels the joy of serving another person with a word that builds up (Eph 4:29). Gratitude expressed is always greater than just gratitude felt. A note, card, or text will bring a smile to his face and an extra ray of light onto his path. Everyone – including your pastor – loves to be recognized and appreciated. Your pastor receives an extra shot in the arm of encouragement.(Galatians 6:6)Īs those who are served and cared for by pastors, it should be our joy to honor, celebrate, and appreciate those who do. (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13)Ħ Now the one who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with the one who teaches it. (1 Timothy 5:17)ġ2 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who labor among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them most highly in love because of their work. Three Bible passages encourage us to celebrate and honor our pastors.ġ7 Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching. People closely associated with Focus on the Family established the honor in 1992 to honor those who serve in ministry. Pastor Appreciation Month (originally called Clergy Appreciation Month) is a nationally recognized nonofficial holiday month, similar to Boss Appreciation Day or Administrative Assistant Day. Therefore, be a committee of one or get a few others to come alongside you and celebrate your pastor and his family this month! The Reason and History for Pastor Appreciation To his defense, he did not have a poor spirit or was not ‘down in the dumps,’ but it did make me think, “Wonder how many pastors know about the month but never have anyone reach out to them?” He mentioned that he knew the month was set aside for this celebration, but no one in his church had ever mentioned it or celebrated it. I talked with a pastor yesterday after the blog Your Pastor Needs You. Of course you should make sure that you love and serve your pastor all year long however, this is a special month for pastors and congregations all over America.Įven if your church never officially celebrates Pastor Appreciation Month, you can celebrate it and use it as an opportunity to say “Thank You” and “We love you” to your pastor. As a pastor with a very loving and caring congregation who have celebrated Pastor Appreciation Month for years, let me say how wonderful it would be for you to help your pastor enjoy Pastor Appreciation Month.
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