Mike Abendroth: January 18, 2016

How to Encourage Pastors:

What does the Bible say about Encouragement?
1 Thessalonians 5:11Open in Logos Bible Software (if available):
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. What are some ways that you can encourage your Pastor? 1. Pay attention to his labors 2. Speak well of him to others 3. Pray for your Pastor everyday 4. Give him a hug 5.
Serve the local body--stop by the church and wash some windows 6. If you are a lady take his wife out to lunch 7. Mow his lawn/shovel his driveway 8. Visit someone in the hospital 9. Smile during his sermon 10. Deliver pizza (or food) to your Pastor's home 11. Babysit his children so he and his wife can go out on a date 12. Rent a billboard and use it to express your Pastor Appreciation 13. Loan your Pastor your toys--boat, QUAD, Sled, bike, etc 14. Buy sporting event tickets for the Pastor and his family 15. Sing your heart out at your church's worship service 16. Sit closer to the front during the service 17. Submit to the leadership of your Pastor 18. Stand with him through tough times 19. Give him the benefit of the doubt 20. E-mail him on Tuesday--unless it is an emergency--Monday is usually a Pastor's day off 21. Speak well of his wife 22. Give generously 23. Get the Pastor into a house 24. Pay for his health insurance 25. Give him multiple weeks of paid vacation and after many years, a working sabbatical 26. Give him a large book allowance