![]() Provide positive feedback – Email/tell your pastor anytime their sermon is particularly insightful or thought-provoking.Encourage their family – Being supportive and encouraging of their family members can go a long way! Find ways to build them up and bless them.Shower them with affirmation – Secretly collect words of affirmation and encouragement from members in your church and present them in a decorative box or in a collage.Mail one every month! You can find several free ones here on Proverbial Homemaker. Print or write 12 scripture cards and write a prayer or note of thanks on the back. Send Scripture cards – Scripture is always encouraging.You can find a template to get started in the printable. Send encouraging notes – Write little notes of encouragement and occasionally include one with your offering or in the prayer box.Spring for a getaway – Pool money with other church members to pay for a weekend getaway.Help around the house – Offer to do some yard work or home repair, if you can, or help with other simple errands and tasks that may help, especially in challenging times.Or get them that book you know they’ve been wanting! Send them a gift certificate to their favorite book shop or Amazon. Support their book habit – Pastors are readers, most often.Support their coffee habit – If your pastor or his wife enjoys coffee or likes to meet with church members at coffee shops as a part of their ministry, find out which shops they frequent and send them a gift card.Order a subscription box and surprise them! Gift them a subscription box – Find out what they like, such as coffee, favorite foods, or a hobby.This is a great one to involve the kids in and let them choose things to add! Send them a food gift basket – Put together a fun gift basket or care package.Offer to babysit their kids for free – If they have young children, offer to watch them while they go out on a date or run errands.Be sure to ask about allergies and preferences. Just do it to bless them! They will love it. Bring them a homemade meal – You don’t need a reason to bring your pastor and his family a meal.Invite them to dinner – Invite your pastor and his family over for a low-key dinner or lunch.Make a photo album – Compile photos of your church and the people in it into a photo album for your pastor to use as a keepsake or as praying tool.□ Plus, it’s a good chance to have folks share what they appreciate about the pastor! Have a potluck, party, or dinner in their honor – You know there are never too many potlucks in life.Give a shout out – Share about your pastor and what you appreciate about him in conversations, in front of your kids, and even on social media! It not only builds him up but encourages others to appreciate their pastors as well.Include some fun facts! The printable includes a page they can use. “About our pastor” page – Have your kids draw a page about their pastor and what he does for the church.Kids can have a fun time drawing in them as well! Use the cards in the printable for an easy way to do that! Pastor appreciation cards – Send your pastor a card with a detailed note of appreciation and thanks.(We love praying the Scripture!) The printable pack below has a prayer calendar and resources to help. Pray through those verses for your pastor and as the Spirit leads. ![]() Organize a group prayer effort – Choose general Scriptures of blessing or specific Scripture about pastors and teachers.Help your kids learn to pray regularly for your pastor and church leadership. Pray for your pastor – Best gift ever and the most impactful, too.But it can also be an extra blessing to put some creativity into it! You can find lots of gift ideas for pastors on Amazon and other stores. Read the disclosures and terms for more information. ![]() As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Use the 25 pastor appreciation ideas in this post along with the free Pastor Appreciation Printable Pack!ĭisclosure: *This post may include affiliate links. A great way to do acts of service as a family is to find ways to bless your pastor! It will not only be an encouragement to him and his family, but will be a great experience for your kids during Pastor Appreciation Month or any time of the year. Pastors answer a special call to ministry that is a lot of work, to say the least.
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