Pastor Appreciation Month

Let me start by saying you should appreciate your pastor every month, in fact every week. In fact you should probably pray for him every day. He does have to take care of you. Little joke, you know what I mean? But seriously think of your pastor daily. Pray for him.

He's over a lot of people and he needs guidance, not only for himself but for each of the sheep of his flock, because we're all so different. Think about it. He takes care of people from birth until death and a large swath of ages in between. How a teenager wants to be talked to is not how an 80-year-old wants to be talked to. It's tough, very tough.

I'm thankful for our pastor. His name is Jimmy Kelly and he does a great job at our church, New Life United Pentecostal Church. He does a good job for many reasons, some of which are that he listens, knows how to interact with the young, knows how to respect and listen to the older saints, and has had many trials in his life. He can relate directly to helping other people with their trials and tribulations.

I've always thought one of the best gifts that you can give your pastor is that you do pray for him daily. Pray for strength, pray for guidance, and pray for encouragement for him. Pray that he can always deliver what needs to be done to his flock, and give him a break.

Sometimes he makes mistakes. He's human. Also give him time to get away. Get him on vacations. Make it to where he doesn't always have to be in the pulpit every Sunday. Could you imagine having to deliver a message every single week to people who are sinners? Yes we are all sinners, saved by grace, but we are still all sinners.