Finding the right candidate for your church staff is critical. Depending on the position, this person may be leading ministries, volunteers, and possibly even your church if you’re looking for a senior pastor. This person can help determine the direction, vision, and even the future direction of your church. Because of the weight of this decision, you want to make sure you do all you can to find the right person for the job.

Pastors are the heart of the church. They lead their congregation closer to Christ so that people can understand the love Jesus has for them. As a church member, it’s important that we recognize our pastor’s work and take time to celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month.

When you were younger, did you ever do the hand motions and say the rhyme, “Here is the church. Here is the steeple. Open the doors and see all the people…?” As a kid, I’d love to interlock my fingers and wiggle them all around to symbolize the people in church. However, the reality is that our churches aren’t always as full as my little fist with my wiggly fingers. While this is unfortunate, the good news is that Back to Church Sunday is coming up!