Top ten lists for pastor appreciation month from Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT)

1. Protect your pastor.
2. Understand every pastor has strengths and weaknesses.
3. Pray for your pastor.
4. Allow your pastor to be real.
5. Allow your pastor to have a life outside the church.
6. Encourage your pastor to take risks.
7. Value your pastor in writing.
8. Be available to your pastor without expectations.
9. Encourage your pastor's family to be his primary ministry.
10. Don’t become an antagonist!