Steady outreach, invitation & welcome to others.Everyone to come to Sunday School or Bible Study- whatever you want to call it- for a month.Partnership in serving the community, motivating others to live out their faith.Ministry as a Pastor (These will help your pastor feel appreciated throughout the year) 6 month Sabbatical – for study, mission trip, or vision. ![]() A gift card for a special set of books or research tools the pastor has wanted or needed.A gift card connected to the special hobbies or favorite outings the pastor and his family enjoy.Include a gift card for a meal or two as well. A gift certificate for an overnight stay at a hotel in the region to give the pastor and spouse some down time.A gift certificate to their favorite restaurant for a “date night.” Include an offer to babysit or provide childcare if they have young kids.Personal (These may cost a little time or money) I have three categories: Personal, Ministry, and Simple. So, I decided to ask pastors to tell me what they really wanted from their congregation for ‘Pastor Appreciation’. Others said though it was noticed, but there are other things they would rather receive. ![]() What if no one in the congregation says anything? Do they not appreciate their pastor? Several pastors I talked with said their church never did anything publicly. Well, I had the opportunity to spend some time with pastors this week for a ‘Pastor/Clergy Appreciation Lunch’. ![]() Sometimes all she wants on her ‘special’ day is a quiet night at home. I have learned to ask my wife what she wants before I go out spend time and money on something she’s going to return anyway. Have you ever received a nice, expensive gift, but you really would have rather had something simple.
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