“Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:12 NIV
Pastor Appreciation
There is no more consequential ministry relationship in the life of a second chair leader than the relationship with a Lead Pastor. The importance of the spiritual covering, visionary leadership and pastoral wisdom that flow from this relationship cannot be overstated.
In ministry, we serve God, not man. But in serving God, we do so by faithfully serving Lead Pastors. Our pastors have been entrusted with stewardship of our churches, and how we hold up their arms is one of our primary contributions to the Kingdom.
Our pastors are a gift from God to our lives. May they feel our honor, appreciation and alignment today, and every day.
-Brandon & Lindsay
A Prayer for Our Pastors
Join us in praying this over your pastor every day.
- May you walk in your authority given to you by Christ, to faithfully lead our church.
- May the fullness of the plan and purpose of God be done in your life.
- May the Holy Spirit be your guide and counsel today.
- May you have clarity in the Word of God, confident in how to faithfully instruct and lead our church.
- May wisdom from the Lord be your guide, and may fear and doubt be far from your decision making.
- May the resources needed for the vision God has placed in your heart be supplied.
- May you prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.
- May no sickness or disease enter your body.
- May division be far from our team, and strife far from your life.
- May your marriage be a strong and vibrant partnership, as a testimony of Jesus and His bride.
- May your family be blessed, and fall more in love with Jesus and ministry every day.
- May you be protected and covered by the great name of Jesus.
- May you be refreshed, as you have committed your life to refreshing others.
Jesus, may you find us as faithful stewards of all you have entrusted to us. For the glory of your name and the advancement of your Church.
Ways You Can Support Your Pastor
“Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.”
Hebrews 13:17 NIV
Pray for them.
When was the last time you prayed for your pastor? In the toughest moments where challenges are real, may prayer truly be our first response, not our last resort.
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Have confidence in them.
Sometimes the most important thing to a pastor is to know they’re not staring down the battle alone. Find confidence in the fact that your pastor is being led by the Lord.
02
Submit to them.
Living under authority provides ultimate protection. God honors those who recognize and honor authority.
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Encourage them.
Pastors often describe the “weight” of their role. Don’t assume your pastor woke up encouraged today. Take time today to express your honor.
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Align with them.
There is nothing more valuable to a pastor than a second chair leader who says “I am with you” and works effectively toward their common mission.