Mickey Mallory – Denver, Colorado … Churches in the Rocky Mountain Conference (RMC) and beyond take time to show appreciation to their pastor every October. While not the only person ministering in the church, pastors have a unique role in that they shoulder the load of shepherding the church members. They are typically always on the giving end, rarely on the receiving end.
During the month of October, church members are given the opportunity to allow their pastor to be on the receiving end of appreciation. This is great for the pastor because it helps him/her know that their ministry is making a difference and that their members are grateful to God for all that He is doing through their ministry. Showing appreciation to a pastor communicates to a pastor that their church members care.
The Glenwood Springs Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, recently showed appreciation to their pastor, Leonardo Jiménez, and his wife. According to Leonardo, “the elders called me and my wife to the front to recognize the work we have done and thank us for what we have done. They were very generous to both me and my wife, giving us gifts and cards with nice wishes and then a cake. It was a wonderful Sabbath.”
Steve Nelson, pastor from the Cody District in Wyoming, and his wife, Samantha, shared, “thank you for caring and showing us the precious gift of your love during pastor’s appreciation month and all year long! We love you deeply and thank God for the gift of love and knowing you!”
Dave Ketelsen, pastor from the Colorado Springs Central Seventh-day Adventist Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, mentioned that after receiving appreciation from his church members, he felt “loved and encouraged to keep serving for the Lord no matter what.”
“Thank you for remembering your pastor and their family at this time of the year and throughout the year. It really means a lot to them,” remarked Mickey Mallory, RMC Ministerial director.
—Mickey Mallory is the RMC Ministerial director. Photos supplied and by Liz Kirkland.
