How to Write a Tribute to a Pastor
Writing a pastoral tribute is a fine way to express your appreciation, but penning your thoughts may be challenging. However, once you have overcome this obstacle, your pastor will have a written homage he can keep and read forever. Whether writing a tribute for an associate or senior pastor, put your best effort forward by recording his accolades and achievements. Learn how to write a meaningful tribute that he will treasure forever.
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Instructions
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Collect anecdotal stories about the pastor from members of the congregation. This will help you get a genuine picture of the person’s service. You may want to record your stories and interviews on a voice or video recorder so you can refer to them later.
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Interview the pastor if the tribute is not a surprise. Ask questions about his education, family and ministry. Other questions may be what his plans are for the future or what his special hobbies may be.
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Begin writing the tribute starting with the biographical data you collected. This should include information like where he was born and some information about his family.
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Detail the good deeds and acts of kindness the pastor has shown to others over the years. Rely on your anecdotal stories and the congregation interviews for this information.
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Add your own personal appreciation for something special the pastor has done for you, if you have that type of relationship.
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End the tribute by including the pastor’s thoughts for the future. If he is retiring, then include his retirement plans.
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Open a new document in a word-processing program. Using double spacing (so it's easier to read), type the tribute and print it on nice copy paper. Give the tribute to the pastor at your appreciation ceremony.
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Tips & Warnings
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References
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