For those congregants looking to give their pastors something they will really value, think about how you can encourage them ...

With October Pastor Appreciation Month right around the corner, many churches are gearing up to bless their pastor. The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) has an Easy as 1-2-3 Bless Your ...

A strong, supportive church staff is important no matter the ministry context. Garden City has a unique one, though. Western ...

Local pastors and spiritual support staff gathered Tuesday morning in the Community Room of Shepherd’s Cove Hospice for ...

An open letter to congregants. You may not know it, but this is a significant month for your pastor. October is Pastor Appreciation Month, bringing with it a complex mix of conflicting thoughts and ...

Thank you!”  We don’t say those two small words often enough to the many people who make a positive impact on our lives. I can’t imagine knowing nothing about David and Goliath, Samson, or Moses, as ...

Every October, churches across the country are encouraged to recognize Pastor Appreciation Month—a time set aside to honor the men and women who dedicate their lives to spiritual leadership. While it ...

Through prayer and thankfulness, spiritual leaders and their congregations can inspire and encourage each other, recognizing ...

Focus on the Family established October Pastor Appreciation Month nearly 30 years ago in 1994. The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) has continued this tradition in the past five years ...

Church leaders get a lot of criticism. So I want to express my appreciation. That’s what I wanted to say to my pastor. After sitting in my chair Sunday after Sunday over the past year, I’ve been ...

Mickey Starling [email protected] The observance of Pastor Appreciation Day, which is just one portion of October’s Pastor Appreciation Month, was brought into national ...

HOPE – “Happy Pastor Appreciation Day to our pastor… Pastor Oliver McKamie! Thank you for over 55 years of service to our ...