TWENTY THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR PASTOR
These words are copied from “Encouraging Words from Cary Schmidt:”
All illustrations are added by Marjie Briggs: HOMEAGAINJiggetyjig.com/wp
(I have done my best to give credit for each illustration posted)
“1. He loves God and you a lot. (Be mindful.)”
“2. He is a painfully limited human being.
(Be realistic.)”
“3. He probably has a pretty low view of his ‘performance’.
(Be kind.)”
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“4. He wishes he were a better preacher.
(Be awake.)”
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“5. He really does want God’s best for you
and your family.
(Be open-hearted.)”
“6. His work knows no time or locational boundaries.
(Be patient.)”
“7. He hears much more negative information
than positive.
(Be encouraging.)”
“8. He has chosen a vocation in which few remain.
(Be praying.)”
“9. He has chosen a highly leadership-intensive call.
(Be lead-able.)”
“10. He needs help. (Be available.)”
“11. His God-given vision is bigger than himself
and the church.
(Be faith-filled.)”
“12. He wants to personally meet all the needs,
but knows he can’t.
(Be understanding.)”
“13. He’s going to say some dumb things
every now and then.
(Be forgiving.)”
“14. His family is patient with you,
so be patient with them.
(Be conscientious.)”
“15. He is greatly encouraged by your faithfulness.
(Be there.)”
“16. He is passionate for God’s Word
to be made practical to you.
(Be hungry.)”
“17. He longs for church to be your spiritual oasis.
(Be loving.)”
“18. He dreams for your
and your family’s spiritual health.
(Be receptive.)”
“19. He needs to hear that you prayed for him.
(Be interceding.)”
“20. He’s just a regular guy. (Be real.)”
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR PASTOR
Great post! I loved this list! Sometimes I forget that my pastor is human and that he makes mistakes. Sometimes I forget ALOT of these things! These are great reminders! And well written!
Thanks, Danielle. Appreciate you stopping by. My honey is a pastor, and I forget them too.
I love this. I love my Pastor and I’m going to share this. 🙂
Thanks, Christina – I really appreciate you doing that.
This is a great reminder and great list! Thanks for sharing this and how we can better too.
Thanks for stopping by, Erlene. This list definitely spoke to my heart.
This is a great list. Definitely gives one reason to stop and think.
Thanks Nicky. It has given me pause to stop and think too.
I’m sure this reminder will hit the hearts of many. Nicely done.
Thank you, KC. He made an amazing list. The reminders spoke to my heart, hence the illustrated list.
Loved the reminders! This is a great list of our part in a church relationship with pastors and other parishioners too.
It is a great list, and I was honored to find and illustrate it.
This was so very thoughtful and we’ll put together.
Thank you Donna. I wish I had been the one to think this up, but I really did enjoy putting it all together!
Marjie, These are wonderful Both the pictures and the list. They are so true. I appreciate them from both sides of the ministry. Thank you for sharing and for giving credit where do. Love you, my friend.
Thank you, Jolene! It was a labor of love.