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Pastor’s appreciation month recognition can range from the amazing to abysmal. Many times, congregations aren’t sure what to give their pastor, so gifts tend to be either unexpected and unneeded or traditional and uncreative.

For those congregants looking to give their pastors something they will really value, think about how you can encourage them in the ministry. Lifeway Research has conducted several recent studies of current and former pastors that reveal what actually helps a pastor stay in the pulpit.

With that in mind, here are 11 statistics from Lifeway Research studies that can help you appreciate your pastor this month and all year long.

1. Protecting their time

67% of pastors feel they must be on-call 24 hours a day

Ease some of your pastor’s burden by p

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