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7 Ways to Show Gratitude During Pastor Appreciation Month

3 min read It’s no secret that pastoral ministry has been uniquely challenging over the last few years. Barna reports that 38% of U.S. pastors have thought about quitting full-time ministry in the past year. This reality makes the need to show appreciation and honor during Pastor Appreciation Month all the more important. So what […]

10 Tech Ideas to Bless Your Pastor During Pastor Appreciation Month

The Bless Your Pastor movement (#BlessYourPastor) provides free materials to Christians and churches in order to honor pastors and clergy members. The goal is to help people share God’s love with their pastor and church staff, who often face financial struggles. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 calls Christians to show their deep appreciation to those who minister […]

Shelby Financials Saved My Ministry Position

Hi – my name is Mike Martin. I am one of the National Sales Consultants with Shelby Systems serving the southern United States. Recently I visited with a pastor in my territory, and he shared an amazing story with me that everyone should read. What happened to him could occur with anyone in a leadership […]

8 Tips For Pastors Struggling With Burnout

“Burnout” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary is defined as “the condition of someone who has become very physically and emotionally tired after doing a difficult job for a long time.” Travis Collins, author of For Ministers about to Start…or about to Give Up, says the research is both alarming and consistent. Through his research, he found […]

5 Practical Ways Pastors Can Set Goals in the New Year

Here are 5 practical ways pastors can set goals in the New Year, with words of wisdom and encouragement from church leadership experts: #1 – PRAY “Always start here. Why would you not go to the Lord for His divine guidance? It is critical that you talk to God first, getting clear direction for the […]

Court Rules: Gifts to Pastors are Taxable Income

This financial news comes from the Alfred Johnson blog. I suspect that most readers of this blog already know that tax-free income is rare. And, a tax court in Minnesota has ruled that love offerings to pastors must be treated as taxable income. Here is the story from ECFA: A tax court in Minnesota has […]

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