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Hebrews 13:17-19

¹⁷Obey your spiritual leaders and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they know they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this joyfully and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.

¹⁸Pray for us, for our conscience is clear and we want to live honorably in everything we do. ¹⁹I especially need your prayers right now so that I can come back to you soon.

Reflect

Growing up a pastors kid, I often times heard all of the behind-the-scenes stuff that making pastoring a church difficult. From this list of 8 things congregations can do to encourage their pastor, we can learn a lot about what pastors have to endure.

8 Ways To Encourage Your Pastor

1. Cut the criticism.
2. Pray for them regularly.
3. Express appreciation in writing.
4. Use your skills to bless.
5. Squelch gossip.
6. Offer to meet a need.
7. Be openly responsive.
8. Throw away the measuring stick.

Respond

Why is it important to encourage our spiritual leaders?

Why is it important to pray for our pastors?

What have you done for your pastor lately?

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