This weekend is Pastor Appreciation day.
We sometimes take for granted the things a great pastor does to care for his people, as most people usually only see an hour or so of their minister’s labor in action (prompting the often asked question “what do you even do all week?” Pro tip: Never ask your pastor that question.)
A pastor loves. A pastor prays. A pastor cares. A pastor prepares. A pastor has to be a teacher, coach, counselor, adviser, mediator, manager, businessperson, CEO, janitor, mentor, role model, entertainer, worshiper, 24 hour on call service person and sometimes that’s just before lunch. There is literally no bottom line on their job description, literally no time where they can “punch out” and just leave the ministry at the office.
If your pastor makes an impact on your life and in the life of your family, think about the time and commitment it takes that same pastor to touch the lives of all your fellow church members, and the community, and, if there’s time left, their own family. They seek God on how best to lead us. They find those good things in us that we have a hard time seeing just to encourage us. They speak truth into our lives, even if sometimes it’s not easy to hear. They are in the business of caring for people and their people is us.
If you’re a part of Sanctuary Church, you know what an amazing pastor God has given us. Take time to thank them. If you’re part of another congregation, God has placed leaders in your life as well, to care for you and to share God’s truth into your life. Take time to thank them. And if you haven’t been to church in a while, if you haven’t got a church to call home, find one. There’s a whole world of love, acceptance, challenge and care waiting for you under the leadership of a great pastor. And once you’re in that place… take time to thank them.
After all, they only work an hour a week 😉
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