(“ Pastors Under Pressure” features a surprising re-alignment of how you engage with a church service, identifying God’s role, your pastor’s role, and your role. To help you benefit from attending church make a rule that you never critique the pastor’s performance (even as being “great”), but instead ask yourself and others questions like, “How did you experience God in church today?”, “What did you learn from the sermon?”, or “How were you encouraged in the church service today?” Kristi and I do this every Sunday. (“ The Best Way to Support Your Pastor” will help you attend church as a disciple of Jesus rather than as a consumer Christian.) 2. Even in “flat” worship times or when the style of music is not to my taste I can join the angels and sing praise to the Triune God from my heart. Even in a “boring” sermon I can learn something from the Bible on how to better follow Jesus. But actually, what we receive a church service is mostly about what we put into it. We may expect our pastor to give a message that inspires us or lead us in worship in a way that makes us feel close to God. Here are five practical ideas for Pastor Appreciation Month that you may not have thought of: 1. (If you’re a pastor I’m talking to you too! I hope you have someone you look to for pastoral care.) Yes, there is a “Pastor Appreciation Month!” I’m so glad there is! This is a month to practice what we need to be doing everyday throughout the year: saying thank you to the soul shepherds who serve us.īut how can you bless your pastor(s)? What you can do to make a positive difference for them?Īll of us can do something to appreciate and encourage the men and women in ministry who care for us.
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