In Church circles, October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Church members across the country are seeking the perfect pastor appreciation gift to demonstrate how they feel about their pastor.
The most unique gift I received over the years was a book of sermons from the donor’s favorite preacher. Implicit was the suggestion that I would be better if I preached like the author. I doubt I ever lived up to that donor’s lofty expectations.
However, I am thankful that God has blessed me over the years with some great congregations to lead. Most of those congregations showed my family and me appreciation year-round. I am blessed now to pastor the good people at Bellevue in Macon. They took a chance on me when I thought no one else would, and I hope they have no regrets.