I couldn’t stop thanking God for you – every time I prayed, I’d think of you and give thanks. Ephesians 1:16
Here is a list of ways to show your appreciation to your pastor. I don’t know where this list came from, I found it on the internet one day and neglected to mark the page. My apologies to the author.
Ask him if you can go along on those Hospital and Shut-in visits.
Discover your Spiritual Gifts, and actually DO something with them in your church.
When you see him on Wednesday, tell him about the new insights you have as a result of meditating on last Sunday’s sermon.
Meditate on last Sunday’s sermon.
Grow up.
Anonymously (if possible) leave his favorite candy bar on his desk or in his mail slot.
Invite him to go fishing, golfing, or some other shared interest — without an agenda.
Call him on the phone and ask what his prayer needs are.
Actually pray for his needs after he tells you what they are.
If he’s married, call his wife and do #8 and #9
If he’s not married, quit trying to “fix him up” with someone.
Mow his lawn — anonymously — while he’s away from home.
Ask him how you can help him.
Actually help him after he answers #13.
Quit complaining.
Compliment him when he does things right.
Say “Amen!” (at the appropriate times) while he’s preaching. Saying “Amen” to a preacher is like saying “sic ‘em” to a dog.
Hug him and tell him you love him.
If he’s married, send his wife flowers and a thank you note — she plays an important support role. Also see #11
Now that you’ve read this list, actually do some of it — now
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