A Gift For A Pastor. Touching 8×10 Poem, Double-matted in Navy Over White and Enhanced with Watercolor Graphics.
publisher: Genie’s Poetry
ASIN: B00112AM7W
sales rank: 704085
price: $11.95 (new)
This beautiful, heart-stirring verse was created by nationally recognized poet, Genie Graveline. This quality product is 8 x 10 in size and is double matted in navy over white. The Verse is…… For Our Pastor…… Sometimes, as we travel through this world,…… our lives are touched by someone…… who makes a profound impact upon us……. Someone whose kindness…… and sense of humanity…… serves to make our days…… just that much brighter……. Someone who reminds us of Jesus…… in his goodness and his capacity…… to reach out to others……. A “gentle man” who takes the time…… to extend his hand,…… and open his heart to all those in need……. Someone who, like the shepherd,…… tends to his flock……… young and old,…… with love and devotion……. And the flock, in turn,…… willingly follows the good shepherd’s lead,…… knowing in their hearts…… that he was sent to guide them,…… in his love and his wisdom, to the greenest of all pastures……. Such a man are you,…… and we are grateful and blessed…… by your presence in our lives!……
This might sound like a shameless plug for a gift this Christmas, but it’s not. This is an opportunity to remind church leaders and attenders to bless their spiritual leader during this season. “We would get him a gift, but I don’t know what he would want.” First, let me remind you what not to get him…Scripture Art, Picture with Jesus on it, Subscription to Sermon Central, Coffee Mug, Greatest Pastor Plague, Tie, Fruitcake, or a New Bible.
Here are some great ideas for your pastor this Christmas:
#1 Car Detail
A pastors car is a great tool for ministry, but typically very lived in.
#2 Office Remodel
Make sure their office looks like they are living in the 21st century. Not just a picture, but a complete facelift if needed.
#3 A Mac
A good computer good be the difference maker for communication, study, and further education.
You maybe cannot afford it, so get a few couples to pitch in.
#4 Trip to a Great Conference
C3 Conference would be my recommendation, but there are so many great leadership events that will enhance their excellence, and vision.
#5 Love Offering
Bless financially! A Christmas bonus is great, but a free will offering can prove supernatural.
#6 Restaurant Gift Cards
A Pastor is always taking families to dinner, and needing more date nights.
#7 Hobby Enhancer
Espresso Machine, Gun, Bow, Pens, Chainsaw, Smoker, Guitar, Golf Clubs…
Just a few ideas to bless your leader…because God loves a cheerful giver. Merry Christmas!!
Source: Breaking All the Rurals.
Shannon O’Dell is a devoted husband and father of four. People know him as innovative, inspiring and committed to reaching out to struggling rural churches and churches with a rural state of mind. He has served Brand New Church as senior pastor for over seven years in Bergman, Arkansas, a small community of just over 400 people.
Brand New Church has grown from 31 to 2000 members with 7 campuses, network churches, and an online campus under Shannon’s leadership. He is the author of “Transforming Church in Rural America”.
