Part 2….50 WAYS TO LOVE YOUR LEADERS……by Robert Beike
October is Pastor Appreciation month, but here are the rest of the “50 Ways to Love Your Leaders” all year round.
21. Allow them a weekend off to see how ministry is done elsewhere
22. Give them a CD of their favorite music
23. Invite them to a ballgame
24. Buy them some peanuts and Cracker Jack
25. Golf with them (just for laughs)
26. Respect their day off
27. Be on time for meetings
28. Sit near the front during worship (its not as dangerous as it looks)
29. Be kind to their spouse
30. Serve with gladness, not grumbling
31. Allow and encourage continuing education and training
32. Treat them as called by God, not merely hired by the church
33. Bring their favorite dessert to the next pot-luck dinner
34. Have them in your home for fun and fellowship
35. Consider a merit raise when possible
36. Say, “Thank-you” when they have been of help
37. Compliment them to others in their presence
38. Recognize major ministry milestones (5, 10, 15, 20 yrs. etc)
39. Provide a book allowance
40. As much as possible, provide adequate compensation
41. Short-circuit the rumor machine (You know, “put a sock in it”)
42. Remember them at the holidays
43. Upgrade technical resources
44. Appreciate them for their strengths, and don’t beat them up for their weaknesses
45. When you have an issue with them, sit down face-to-face and discuss it
46. Focus on positive aspects of their ministry (skip the “roast-leader” at lunch time)
47. Use your spiritual gifts in God’s kingdom for God’s glory
48. Commit to grow spiritually
49. Bring them an occasional cup of coffee and a donut (OK, maybe that’s not so loving in the long run, but you get the idea)
50. Smile (Joy is contagious)
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