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Categories: RELIGIONS, THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCHWhat does the Bible say about "pastor appreciation"? Is there such a thing, or is it a man-made tradition that churches practice?Sincerely,
A Little Too Much Gratitude
Dear A Little Too Much Gratitude,
We aren’t completely sure what you mean by “pastor appreciation”. If you mean a certain day or month to commemorate those who serve as elders in the church… there is no Bible precedent for that. The Bible never sets aside a specific way or time to show kindness to the eldership. Heb 13:7 says that we should remember and imitate those who are over us in the church. Heb 13:17 says that we should submit to the eldership, so their work can be a joy instead of a grief.
Elders have some of the loneliest and most difficult jobs on the planet. The church eldership has the responsibility to watch over every soul in the congregation. Elders see every problem, trouble, travail, and heartache that a church faces. It is the least we can do to humbly show our appreciation for the work they have committed their lives to. The Bible doesn’t tell us to set a day aside; it tells us to have an attitude of gratitude.
