How can you honor your pastor this month?

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. A pastor is never "off-duty." How often is he called away from his family to minister to another family that is grieving? How many sleepless nights are spent on his knees - praying for his congregation? How much time does he spend setting up chairs, visiting hospitals - not to mention planning a weekly sermon, and other Bible teaching ministries?What can you do to help?

• Pray
• Encourage
• Call, email, or write a note of appreciation
• Invite your pastor and family to share a meal with you
• Volunteer for a specific task: Visit the sick, set up chairs, teach a class or lead a small group, rake the leaves at the church or at his home.

Make a special effort to give your pastor "double honor" this month. Commit to pray daily, and make a special effort to let him know how much you appreciate his willingness to answer God's call to serve Him in ministry.