Church Worker Appreciation – Pastor

Our church workers dedicate themselves, day in and day out, to serving their church and school communities. That means it’s always the right time to show them our appreciation.

To help the church be intentional in showing that appreciation, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has set aside the month of October and other special days throughout the year to highlight different kinds of church workers and their service. You are encouraged to join with your brothers and sisters in Christ across the LCMS in using these opportunities to show appreciation to our church workers, who serve us in a multitude of ways as they preach, teach and care for God’s people in body and soul.

• Oct. 25 — Deaconess, Director of Family Life Ministry, Director of Christian Outreach, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation

• April 26 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation

• May 4–8 — Teacher Appreciation

• June 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation

On Oct. 12, we begin our year of church worker appreciation by thanking God for our pastors, who stand in the stead of Christ as they bring us His gifts of Word and Sacrament.

The LCMS offers suggestions and resources to show your gratitude and support for pastors.

View resources

LCMS Worker Wellness

• lcms.org/worker-wellness
• workerwellness@lcms.org

Set Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative

• lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve

• setapart2serve@lcms.org