October is clergy appreciation month! Churches worldwide are encouraged to express their appreciation for clergy and pastoral staff members through a gift, a note of encouragement, or other thoughtful gestures. 

Here are some ideas to show your pastors and clergy members your appreciation:

• Throw them a “gift card” shower.
• Give clergy families a night out to a local restaurant or a gift certificate for an overnight getaway.
• Allow members of the congregation to volunteer their time to assist pastoral leaders by babysitting or helping with yard projects and other home maintenance tasks.
• Let your pastors know how God is specifically using them to bless, help, and teach you to follow God.

For more ideas, the National Association of Evangelicals has compiled a list of creative ways to bless your Pastor. 

Clergy appreciation month resources have also been added to the Resources Center, including Canva templates. To view those, click here.

On behalf of the Church of the Nazarene’s Global Ministry Center, thank you to pastors and all clergy for their labor and leadership in helping to make Christlike disciples in the nations.