I have such a generous church. Every week someone sends me a note or an email to tell me they are praying for me. I routinely get encouragement when I need it most. Some of our closest friends are at Grace. I’m so thankful for the body of Christ called Grace Community Church.

A question I receive often is, “Pastor, what can I do for you?” or “How can I pray for you?” People think I do for others, so they want to do something in return. I’m so thankful for that kind of heart.

I know not every pastor is so fortunate, but (since you asked) here are a few things I (and most pastors, I imagine) would love:

• Understanding that I’m human and will make mistakes…
• Prayer that I would stay focused, committed, and faithful…
• Seeing a need within the church or community and meeting it without being asked…
• Not looking to be spoon fed but taking ownership and responsibility for spiritual growth…
• Realizing that I can’t be everywhere or do everything I might wish I could…
• Bringing new people with them as often as they can…
• Making church services a priority over other activities, rather than the other way around…

I realize it’s a daunting list…

It’s not an easy list to complete…

But you did ask…

Or, at least, some of you did…

Pastor, what would you like from your church?

Ron Edmondson is Lead Pastor of Grace Community Church in Clarksville, Tenn.
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