Pastor appreciation month 2012 update#

Though some might disagree with Drucker’s assessment, I doubt that many of our pastors would.īeing a pastor is a high calling. Peter Drucker, who spent much of his life studying leadership, once said that the four hardest jobs in America are the US President, a university president, a hospital CEO, and a church pastor. I hope all of you reading this who are pastors know that you are deeply appreciated-every month of the year! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with our brothers and sisters in jolly olde England!Īs you probably know, October is Pastor Appreciation Month in the US and Canada. We attended a European ministry leaders’ meeting, an Elders’ conference and services in area GCI congregations (see pictures below).

Pastor appreciation month 2012 update#

As reports come in, we’ll update you on their circumstances and any needs for help (watch the comments section).īefore traveling to France, I was with Gary Deddo in England. Please pray for all those suffering in Sandy’s wake, likely including some GCI members and pastors. Dozens of lives have been lost, millions are without power and the property damage is unimaginable. As I write this letter from France (where I’m attending an annual GCI worship celebration), my thoughts and prayers are with the many people who have been devastated by what is being called “monster storm Sandy, which traveled through the Caribbean, then up the US East coast with landfall in New Jersey.