We hear the word minister, and will often think that it is the job of one person, the pastor. While it is true that the pastor is supposed to minister, we have that responsibility, too. In fact, we need to minister to the minister. That is the point found in Ministering to Your Minister, by

Though written somewhat specifically about pastors, Daniel Overdorf also says that the information in the book can be applied to any church staff. Forgetting that everyone needs to be ministered to is a large step toward someone getting burned out.

Through out the book, ways to minister are giving, including giving examples and anecdotes from pastors who received the love of church members. Many of the ideas are simple, from dropping them a card, to treating them to lunch. It doesn’t take much to show someone you love them.

He goes through 8 affirmations that need to be expressed to pastors and staff, whether they are coming in, have been there, or are leaving. They basically show that you support them in their work, and include, among others, standing behind them, respecting them, showing that you care about what they are doing.

However, I do have one issue with the book. It seems like it caters more towards larger churches that have larger budgets. I know of several churches that cannot afford to go to the extent that Daniel Overdorf talks of.

Overall, the book is very helpful, and a needed reminder of something that church members need to do regularly.

I received this book from BookCrash in exchange for this review.