![]() ![]() At the end of worship service one Sunday in October, the congregation as a whole ceremoniously presented the pastor with a gift for PAM. There were only two other staff members, the pastor and the youth pastor. My husband was once on staff at a church as minister of music. you get the pastor a new car and the minister of music gets a Hallmark card). If you’re going to do a big hoopla for PAM, please be sure all efforts are coordinated, none of your pastors are left out, and that there isn’t a huge discrepancy in the gifts you present various staff members (e.g. I’ve explained the reasons for this as well as tips for printing articles here (3rd section).Īll three of these articles make this point, but I want to reiterate it here. (My article, Top 10 Ways to Pray for Your Pastor might make a nice bulletin insert during PAM.) All I ask is that you not change the content of any article, and that you stick my name (Michelle Lesley) and web address () on there somewhere. Yes! You are always welcome to print out and make as many copies as you like of any article, Bible study, etc., you find here at the blog. Is it OK if I print out and copy one (or more) of these articles? Ready to show some love? Here are seven ways you can be an encouragement to your minister of music… And, having been married to one for over twenty years, I can tell you there aren’t many articles out there letting you know how church members can encourage their ministers of music. ![]() The pastor isn’t the only person on your church’s staff who needs your support. Your mission, should you choose to accept (and I hope you do!), is to encourage your pastor this week.7 Ways to Encourage Your Minister of Music Connect around the daily audio guides with in-app conversation by selecting the option to start a plan with friends.Īlright, Family. Using Through the Word plans on the new YouVersion for Churches platform can get your church on a reading plan together. Through the Word can help a congregation develop a deep Bible-reading habit. ![]() Let them know about /churches and youversion.church. Help them give your church a Bible habit. Find out if there are any books they have been wanting, and order them from Amazon. It can give them a good laugh, and let them know you were listening!įund their library. Try to find a meme or joke that illustrates a point from Sunday’s sermon. Pastors can be quite busy–often late into the night! Give them a gift card for a local restaurant and encourage them to take their spouse out for a night away from ministry. A handwritten note in a card can go a long way to encourage your pastor. Some of it comes with the job–calls from the emergency room or people needing counseling. Here are some ways you can encourage your pastor this week. So make sure you take the time to show some love to your pastors! And believe me, the last few years have been tough on pastors. October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and this Sunday, October 9th, is Pastor Appreciation Day! It’s a day to show your gratitude for all your pastor has done this last year. Hello TTW Family! Hope you are having a great week, even if you are a Broncos fan and are dealing with Raiders fans after the terrible loss on Sunday. ![]()
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