October has been designated Clergy Appreciation Month to remind us to say “thank you” in words and actions to our ministers and their families. Ministers wear many hats, serving not only as preachers and teachers, but also as family counselors, business administrators, and sometimes even janitors. Typically, the smaller the church the more hats they wear.
God calls them to an overwhelming responsibility – the spiritual well-being of His flock. That’s why a minister is sometimes referred to as the “shepherd” of a congregation.