Pastor,

I want to personally thank you for reading this note of encouragement. I know that over the years, I have come to know Christ in ways that require faith, obedience, prayer, and complete surrender. More importantly, God has placed you, my Pastor in my life, because, that virtually lit the match from within when I didn't know it existed.

Having been in ministry for more than 25 years, I have had my share of hospital visits. The majority of these visits was simply to provide a word of encouragement to a parishioner who was in for a

As a Pastor I need to be the Ideal Husband

"Husbands, love your wives..." Ephesians 5:25; Colossians 3:19 .. 1 Peter 3:7 "...dwell with them according to knowledge..."

This article was written by a Pastor who wants to remind you Pastor of these great words of wisdom. Also pass this on to other men who can benefit from them.

When I was growing up I learned

If patience is a virtue, Then our Father will be pleased

That you are using the time He's given you, And the opportunity's being Seized.

Your knees should be sore and weakened, From hours bent in

You will never have to worry about paying too much in Income tax. GN/BN ?

Being a Pastor is Like being a CEO, except you don't get paid like most CEO's and everyone in the Church wants to be your BOSS. BN

Sharon: You might be wondering why I called this meeting. I have something WONDERFUL to let you girls in on.

No one has to tell you how difficult it has been to get along with the last several pastor's wives we've had. Until now I thought we were doomed. Then the other day while surfing the web I found this great site:

They let you select qualities for the perfect pastor's wife and then locate the person that

We know our Heavenly Father has sent you to this place,

To lead Us in the way we should go and show us his Grace.

You search his word each and every day and try to hear his voice,

Giving us what he tells you so we can make the right choice.

So....Pastor, you have discovered that everyone doesn't love you. Someone actually dislikes you. They don't like your preaching. They are critical of your wife and watch your children like a hawk. They give the impression to others that they are devoted Christians, but

She is that very special lady who has graced our Church in many ways. We are so thankful that when God refers to woman, and he speaks about wisdom, he says " She". Often she is strong, soft, caring and helpful. We have no expectations of her except to see

Dear Pastor,

I just wanted to send you a quick note of encouragement and say thanks. My wife and I have been attending your church for some time now, and we are very pleased to enjoy the teaching of both yourself and the Sunday school teachers. The consistent quality of your preaching clearly demonstrates your commitment to clarity, practicality, and balance.