![]() Introducing the pastor to a friend with the words, “This is my Pastor!” (And smile when you say it.) I always loved that.Ģ4. Or, (the person suggesting #21 added:) if you don’t have a couple million dollars: A couple bushels of purple hull peas and some butter beans! And tomatoes and squash.Ģ3. (Try that on me, and I’ll let you know how it goes.)Ģ2. Pastor, here’s a box of chocolates and a couple million dollars. Important to know your pastor and family and to be aware of what would be appreciated.Ģ1. This would be welcome in some situations, but not in others. We would love to have you and your family over for a meal and fellowship. If I ever have something important to say to you, I’ll tell you to your face. May I pray with you right now? (But don’t pray a lengthy prayer.)ġ9. “I’ve got your back!” Be ready to explain what this means, and to follow through.ġ8. You gave great leadership on that fundraising project! Or whatever the project.ġ7. I love your children! Anything specific? He would love to hear it.ġ6. (If possible, tell the pastor what you learned or will never forget.)ġ5. I’ve learned so much in this sermon series. The church member would have to know the text in advance, but many pastors preach series from one book, so it’s not difficult.ġ4. Pastor, I’ve been studying the Scripture for your sermon today. Many point out that the greatest encouragement to a pastor is to be faithful in attendance, generous in giving, loving and kind to one another, active in serving.ġ3. (Make sure it’s enough to cover the meal and a tip.)ġ2. Take the family out to dinner, and remember that you are loved. Pastor, here is a nice gift card to your favorite restaurant. (I suppose this would cover small churches where pastors are expected to do it all.)ġ1. I’ll check the lights, set the a/c, and make sure the toilets are okay. (Okay, clearly we could make a separate point of each variety of ‘ thank you,’ so we’ll let this one suffice.)ġ0.Pastor, why don’t you go home to your family and I’ll clean up here. Thanks for your dedication to the senior adults. We are aware of the sacrifices you make to serve us. Thank you for the positive impact you are having in our community.Ĩ. (If you can, specify the effect the message had.)ħ. We are taking I Timothy 5:17 to heart, Pastor, and starting immediately we are doubling your pay. ![]() “God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love that you have shown to His name in having ministered to the saints and in still ministering.” It’s one thing to say “I remember,” but another entirely to say that “God remembers.” Great promise.Ĥ. Hebrews 6:10, my all time favorite scripture for a faithful servant of the Lord. Every minister should know they are loved.ģ. But don’t say it if you’re not doing it!Ģ. This was overwhelmingly the consensus for the number one encouragement for any preacher. We sent out a call for help on that, and here is the result.ġ. When we posted “59 things not to say to a pastor,” my cousin Rebecca Kilgore Smith of Jasper, Alabama, suggested we should balance the sheet with a list of positive, encouraging things to say to pastors.
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