Scott launched our new series yesterday, Forgotten Virtues with the topic Honor. He did a great job reminding us that to dishonor means, "to treat as common or ordinary". Therefore, to honor is to recognize those in our lives as valuable, uncommon, and extraordinary.
Scott admittedly struggled with the third point of the message: God calls us to show honor to our Pastors and Church Leaders. Check out 1 Timothy 5:17; Romans 12:10; and Hebrews 13:7.
To share this in a message is sometimes nerve-wrecking because we as preachers and teachers do not want to come across as self-serving. But the reality is…this is a biblical truth. Honor is a big deal. Yes… we are to honor our parents AND those in authority (bosses, teachers, government officials, and more) but we are also taught through scripture to honor our spiritual leaders.
I firmly believe we at SpringWell Church are blessed to have the caliber of Pastoral Leadership we have. I have met thousands of Pastors and Church Leaders and here is what I believe about SpringWell Pastors:
Scott McAlister is one of the most compassionate and effective communicators I've ever met.
Dan Elmore is the most committed Care Pastor I've been around.
Brandon Higginbotham is one of the most intentional Worship Leaders you will ever meet.
Ben Able genuinely loves students and families in way that transforms lives.
David Pearson is the most exciting visionary Kidz Pastor I've met in years.
October is Pastor's Appreciation Month.
Will you take time to HONOR our Pastoral Staff and let them know how much you personally appreciate them?
Send a card; write an email; take them to lunch or dinner; give them a gift; join their team and serve alongside them; the list goes on…
Our Pastoral Staff never thinks of themselves as above others. We are simply leaders among equals. But called to lead nonetheless. Take time to let them know their leadership is making a difference!
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