Doctors have a special understanding of many of these pressures and are especially well-suited, along with their spouses, to minister to ministers and their families. Scripture teaches that we re to take great care of our spiritual leaders. I believe doctors have a special understanding of many of these pressures and are especially well-suited, along with their spouses, to minister to ministers and their families. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. It s our job to love, support and pray for our spiritual leaders.
Doctors can take the lead in showing love for their pastors and their families.
A wonderful way for doctors to begin doing that is to participate in Clergy Appreciation Month. A doctor can be a persuasive catalyst to take advantage of this occasion, encouraging fellow church members to plan events on Sundays in October. Bill and I have come up with to help you encourage your pastor. In the next few editions of this column, we ll look at how you can recruit your pastor to help you make your practice a ministry. Washing your pastor s car or mowing his lawn are also wonderful statements of appreciation.