A few people may think a pastor’s job is one of the easiest.
While it might not be the hardest, they have their moments just like you do.
Maybe something else will surprise you—pastors may soon be an endangered species!
Every year thousands of pastors are leaving the church and terminating their ministries.
Exhausted and emotionally threadbare, many are leaving either because they are discouraged or because they have fallen into a baited trap of the enemy. It is a fact that there are fewer churches today than in 1900 . . . and even
So, showing your pastor some love this Christmas is quite a great idea. It doesn’t make sense when we continuously make everything about us and our families.
Isn’t a preacher supposed to get his reward from God and not look to receive them from men? Well, I have a hunch that the enemy of God, the devil, has created an incredible climate of skepticism and cynicism toward those who represent God.
Satan is constantly hurling feelings of unappreciation at the man who has poured his life into others.
So with all the negative press printed about preachers over this past year, I have decided to use the power of the press too, and press you to some positive action for your pastor.
I am part of the worship team at my Church, this article is not intended to lure you or push you unwillingly into what you do not feel.
I have simply been inspired by scripture. The need for action is a 2000-year-old problem—look at what Paul writes:
“But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work” (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13).
Why not take some time right now to consider how you can esteem your pastor? Then do it. Hope I’m having an amen from you reading this!
Contribution by Grace Nabuukalu.
