Seeing our shepherds
October is an opportunity to thank, celebrate and encourage those who shepherd us.
Pastor Appreciation Month
“We see you”
Understanding, advocating for and supporting clergy during Pastor Appreciation Month 2023.
Gifts from the heart
Simple and consistent acts of encouragement and unity are gifts to the heart of a pastor.
“Thanks for listening”
Celebrating Pastor Appreciation Month and the ministry of listening this October.
Building up the body of Christ
Encouraging and showing appreciation for those who lead us strengthens everyone for the mission of God.
October is Pastor Appreciation Month
Just like you need a pastor’s care and support, a pastor needs the same in return.
Pastor Appreciation Month
Tangibly express appreciation for our pastors this October with thousands across North America.
Rev. Mike Cline on Pastor Appreciation
“More than any one time gift or note, the most encouraging thing to do for your pastor is to just show up on a regular basis and help create an overall healthy culture in your church,” says Rev. Mike Cline, senior pastor at Mountain View Church.
Being present in the “stuff” of people’s lives
Even in moments when words aren’t enough, chaplains share the importance of the ministry of presence in “those holy moments when sometimes we don’t have answers but are able to sit with those in need.”
#myPASTORis: celebrate your pastor this October
As Pastor Appreciation Month approaches, Wesleyans are encouraged to tell stories of what makes their pastor(s) unique.
Layperson Appreciation Month
October was Pastor Appreciation Month. Jim Dunn poses the question: If there was a Layperson Appreciation Month, when would it be? Do we intentionally show appreciation to laypersons in our churches?
10 ways to keep the pastor you love
“Being a pastor was SO much easier than what I’m doing now,” said NO former pastor ever. Note: October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Here are ten tips on how to keep your beloved pastor from leaving.
