Laurie KennedyPastor Appreciation month is recognized at the Jethro Group.

My wife Char and I have had the most awesome week.  We took our three Pastors and their wives for lunch. We talked, thanked and encouraged these awesome couples for their dedication, their love for our Lord and their service to our church and community. We congratulated them on their work, their relationship and their families.

As a church member, a friend and a leadership coach, what is my most important role? Coaching is important. Leadership blogging is important. Connecting with leaders in 60 countries each week is important. However, all of this pales in comparison to praying for the Pastors, leaders and missionaries we work with.

  • Ask your Pastor how you can pray for him.
  • Take your Pastor out for lunch and don’t talk church.
  • Remind your Pastor how the Ministry has assisted you during a challenging time.
  • Encourage your Pastor’s wife to be herself and to volunteer, not as per your expectations. but as our Lord leads.
  • Talk to your church Treasurer to be sure your Pastor’s salary is consistent with the local cost of living and other Pastors of similar role and size of church.
  • Offer to start a congregational care ministry.
  • Go the extra mile in your area of ministry responsibility.
  • Ask your pastor to recommend someone who can mentor you.
  • Love your family.
  • Give your Pastor time away for intentional sermon prep and rest.
  • Become a peacemaker to take the weight of conflict off your pastor’s shoulders
  • Treat your pastor as you treat your other friends
  • Remember birthdays with a personal card or on social media.

Leadership is praying daily for your Pastor and family.

Yours in Service,

Laurie D. Kennedy
Leadership Coach
Jethro Group
ldkjethrogroup@gmail.com