The Pastor's Constant Concerns for the church

Paul talks about the troubles he is going through and then adds, "Not to mention other things, there is the daily pressure on me:  my concern for all the churches."  2 Corinthians 11:28

"I had no rest in my spirit..."  2 Corinthians 2:13

I believe most pastors care more the church they pastor than the people who have been there for years.  This is what your pastor experiences every day of the year no matter who he is or what denomination he is.  Don't dare give him more heartache by not supporting him and doing everything you can to see the church thrive.

Your pastor is a gift to your church from God just like God gives gifts of salvation, healing, finances, relationships and all good things.  Celebrate him, join him, pray for him, encourage him, thank God for him, don't you dare let him suffer more by not providing for his financial needs over and beyond what he needs.  No pastor is perfect but neither are you or your church.

I love and honor all pastors today.  I'm in my 47th year of pastoring and 54th year of preaching.  It gets harder every day because the church is more driven by culture today than spiritual, but every pastor is more vital than President Trump could ever imagine being.

As the late Jerry Falwell said in response to whether he would run for President, "Why would I want to. step down from the highest office in the land to become President."

Be encouraged dear pastor!!  And to every church, thank God for the gift God has given you.

(This post originally was written for Facebook on February 28, 2025).