"October is a special time that the church sets aside every year to honor their pastors and their families for the hard work, sacrificial dedication and multiple blessings provided by these special people.

Pastors and their families live under incredible pressures. Their lives are played out in a fishbowl, with the entire congregation and community watching their every move. They are expected to have ideal families, to be perfect people, to always be available, to never be down and to have all the answers we need to keep our own lives stable and moving forward. Those are unrealistic expectations to place on anyone, yet most of us are disappointed when a pastor becomes overwhelmed, seems depressed, lets us down or completely burns out. That's why God has instructed us to recognize His servants.

"The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work in preaching and teaching." (1 Timothy 5:17)

The good news is that we can make a difference! Pastor Appreciation Month is one way we can counter that negative erosion in the lives of our spiritual leaders with the positive affirmation they need." 

(Quoted from Focus on the Family)

Take time this month to show appreciation to our pastors and their families.