October is pastor appreciation month and J.R. and Doug spend some time talking about where it comes from, the struggle it is for many of us, and the importance of affirmation. The rest of the episode Doug and J.R. cold call pastors to affirm and appreciate them. Pastors, we love you appreciate you, and would love the opportunity to pray for you or chat with you this month, drop us a line. Thank you and bless you, keep up the good work.Resources:Article by J.R. Briggs <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2018/october-web-only/pastor-appreciation-month-october-what-wont-tell-you-wishes.html">https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2018/october-web-only/pastor-appreciation-month-october-what-wont-tell-you-wishes.html</a>-Create an encouragement file. A hardcopy file that you keep words of affirmation, notes of encouragement, and reminders of the work that you do matters.Questions:-As you look back what are you most proud of in this past year?-Where have you noticed God meeting you in ministry?-How can you appreciate the mentor/pastor/professor who poured into you?If you have any questions, comments, or thoughts for the show drop us a line, at <a href="mailto:dougmoister@gmail.com">dougmoister@gmail.com</a> or <a href="mailto:jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org">jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org</a>We are a new podcast so we ask you to make sure to subscribe, write a review, and share this with other pastors and kingdom leaders. We hope to see the MMP community grow and cannot do it without you.Monday morning pastor is a ministry of is brought to you by a partnership between <a href="https://www.missioalliance.org/">https://www.missioalliance.org/</a> and <a href="https://www.kairospartnerships.org/podcast">https://www.kairospartnerships.org/podcast</a>

S2E5 - Pastor Appreciation Month: the most _____________ time of year!

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