Pastors pour out their time, energy, and hearts—but too often, their needs go unnoticed. How to Care for Your Pastor is a practical, heartfelt guide that helps congregations understand what it really means to support the person behind the pulpit. This resource invites churches to move beyond appreciation days and step into a culture of consistent care. Through biblical wisdom, real-life stories, and a powerful self-assessment, this book reveals the silent struggles many pastors face—and offers tangible steps congregants can take to honor their leader’s humanity, not just their role. Whether you're a board member, ministry leader, or devoted member of the flock, this is your invitation to make pastoral care a priority. Your pastor carries a lot. Let’s make sure they don’t carry it alone.

What’s Inside:

• How Well Do We Support Our Pastor?
  A self-assessment to evaluate your congregation’s approach to pastoral care.

• The Hidden Weight of Leadership
  A look at the emotional, spiritual, and relational pressures pastors silently endure.

• Personal Story Reflections
  Real-life examples that reveal what support looks like—and what happens when it’s missing.

• Congregational Blind Spots
  Eye-opening truths about what many churches overlook when it comes to clergy wellness.

• Practical Suggestions for Every Church
  Simple but powerful ways to offer meaningful care, encouragement, and boundaries.

• Reflection Questions
  Prompts for both individual and group use—designed to move your church from insight to action.