There are musicians, business leaders, teachers, and athletes.Įncouraging your pastor with the words “let me help you” can go a long way in lifting your pastor up in good and challenging times.Īssisting your pastor’s family might help during a stressful time at church. People in the church have a diverse set of skills. Has your pastor helped your family in faith or other areas of life? If so, return the favor by offering to help their family. >Also Read: Writing Your Pastor A “Thank You” Note 4. A pat on the back after a great prayer can go a long way, and it may inspire more powerful prayers in the future. If you hear your pastor give an exceptional prayer, let them know! Chances are, a pastor might be curious whether their prayers are resonating with those who hear. But it’s common for others to hear a pastor’s prayer too. We know that God hears all prayers and answers all prayers. Whether it’s a prayer at a wedding, at church, at a community event, or in the solitude of their home, a pastor is constantly praying. Prayer is a major part of a pastor’s day. How many of us have let our pastor know just how much the prayer meant to us? More than likely, only a few. Have you ever felt that a pastor was praying directly to you, even though the prayer was in front of an entire congregation? I think all churchgoers have experienced this a time or two (read my Church Outreach Ideas). Inform Your Pastor Their Prayer Resonated With You A hand written message will usually be read in private which provides a more personal “thank you”. If you feel called, send a letter to your pastor with words of encouragement. Pastors know their purpose is to lead others closer to Christ, but the feeling of doubt and inadequacy is common even in the strongest Christians. Your pastor probably hears “thank you” often, but a heart-felt thank you can go a long way with letting a leader know they are impacting those they interact with. Saying “thank you” in passing might be forgotten, instead, thank your pastor for something specific they did for your family, or for something they mentioned during a sermon. Say “Thank You”Ī simple “thank you” can go a long way. Focus on the message the pastor was trying to convey and share that you received the message (after all it’s about the Word, not always about the performance). Your pastor probably hears ample praise when they preach a beautiful message, but what about those instances when the sermon is average, or below average?Ĭhances are, there is still plenty to learn from an “average” message.įollow-up with your pastor and let them know about a detail of the sermon that resonated with you. You can learn something from every situation and every sermon. Helpful Words Of Encouragement Every Pastor Needs To Hear 1. If you are thinking about sharing a few words of encouragement with your pastor, read our list below. Regardless if your pastor is doing great or struggling, kind words can motivate your pastor to do better. Words of encouragement can inspire, build confidence, and bring out the best in others.Īll too often, feedback for pastors begins with:Įncouragement can go a long way. Just as words of encouragement help inspire you to be a better Christian, they can have the same positive effect on your pastor. Your pastor is your leader, he or she will guide others through tough times, but that doesn’t mean they don’t experience tough times. Does your pastor need words of encouragement? From time to time, or in tough situations, your pastor may need a little pick-me-up.
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