Perfect Letters of Appreciation to Pastors

Being a pastor is a job that comes with very little appreciation. It is easy to forget how much they do for their church and the community year round. Some of the things they do are perform wedding ceremonies, hold funeral services, help the community, and give spiritual guidance. Some people take pastors for granted since these tasks are part of the pastor’s job. Just like anyone else, pastors enjoy words of appreciation from the people that they have helped out.

For all the work they do and the services they offer, they deserve a lot of appreciation. One way to show appreciation to a pastor is by writing them a letter. First Thessalonians says: “And now friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility and urging and guiding you along you along in your obedience. Overwhelm them with appreciation and love!” In this article, I am going to share tips on how to write a perfect letter to a pastor.

While writing a letter to a pastor, be very sincere in what you say to him. Pray for your pastor as part of your letter. Write the letter in your own handwriting. It makes the letter appear to be more genuine. Also show how much you appreciate their family. At the end of the letter, offer any help and support that you can give your pastor. There are ways to be make an appreciation letter to a pastor more personal and structured.

Prior to writing a letter of appreciation, think of specifically how they have helped you. Tell them what you appreciate about them. Are you inspired or is your life touched by their preaching? Have they done a lot of extra stuff for you and your family? Do they teach inspiring lessons and perform encouraging and wonderful services? Make the first paragraph a standard thank you paragraph. In the next paragraph, let them know what you are thankful for. In the next paragraph, finish the letter with well wishes for their future.

Another great idea is to write the letter on high quality paper or select a very nice greeting card. Pastors often frame these letters and hang them on the wall, so selecting a beautiful paper to write the letter on is good idea. Also, unlike an email or text message, your pastor can keep the letter for years and read it over and over again. I have a few more tips on how to make an appreciation letter to a pastor perfect.

The decision to hand write or type the letter depends on the situation you are writing the letter for. A letter thanking them for a formal occasion is usually typed. Casual thank you letters should be written by hand for a more personal touch. If you are typing the letter, type it at the top of the letter. Skip a line and type their name and address on that line. Then type or write: Dear Mr (insert their last name) followed by a colon (for a formal letter) or a comma (for an informal letter).

Be sincere, direct and to the point (letting them know exactly what you appreciate), and show your thanks. Keep it simple and to the point. To end the letter, type “Sincerely” and then skip three line spaces. Then type your full name. If you are the representative of a company that the pastor helped, type your title under your name. If you are writing the letter by hand, write “Sincerely”, skip a line, and sign your name. If you follow these tips, your letter of appreciation to your pastor will be loved, adored, and appreciated by your pastor for years to come.