Someone once said that a good pastor must have the strength of an ox, the tenacity of a bulldog, the daring of a lion, the wisdom of an owl, the harmlessness of a dove, the industry of a beaver, the gentleness of a sheep, the versatility of a chameleon, the vision of an eagle, the hide of a rhinoceros, the perspective of a giraffe, the endurance of a camel, the bounce of a kangaroo, the stomach of a horse, the disposition of an angel, the loyalty of an apostle, the faithfulness of a prophet, the tenderness of a shepherd, the fervency of an evangelist and the devotion of a mother…and still could not please everyone!

With that description in mind, Crosstalk believes it’s only proper that during this Pastor Appreciation Month we take time to let listeners express why they appreciate those who lead their churches.

How have pastors been a special blessing to listeners?  Find out what listeners had to say as they finished the following sentence: I appreciate my pastor because…