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VERY well said, jonathan!

Thanks Jay.

Just sharing my heart.

Amen! It seems people can be very quick to criticize and point fingers at the pastor. Because it's easy to say "Hey- you change the way you're doing things, because i'm not planning on changing!" Well said.

My 5 closest friends on earth are pastors. I was best friends with 3 of them before they planted churches. NOw each of them is consumed with the work of a shepherd, preacher, teacher, counselor, and all-around jack of all spiritual trades. The best way to bless you pastor, besides the wonderful words from this post, is to ask him (or his wife) what he needs most. THEN DO IT FOR HIM, no strings attached. Most people only take from their pastor. Very few give. Be one of the few that GIVE.

A pastor should at least seek out other pastors as a peer support network. These men need to be honest with one another and feel safe doing so. This is not easy on the mission field, but it is possible. I have many friends in other ministries that I talk with.

However, one of the most difficult areas concerns a pastor’s or a missionary’s wife. Anyone doing something for God knows how the enemy targets our most tender spot, our families. As pastors we need to also put more effort in finding sources of encouragement for our wives.

God bless.

Jonathan,

This is so well said! May the Lord place His hand of blessing upon you as you step out on behalf of Pastors everywhere.

As a Pastor myself, I thank you!

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