Gift Ideas for a Reverend

Give your reverend something he'll enjoy.

Whether you're celebrating your reverend's anniversary or just showing your appreciation for something he's done, an appropriate gift is the perfect token. Whether you want something personal or something for the church that he'll enjoy, there are plenty of ways to show you care.

Personally Perfect

Make a trip to your local religious bookstore and pick up a few books or DVDs you know he'd enjoy. There are dozens of ideal gift options there including bookmarks, books on CD and decorative art. If you're stumped for the perfect gift, purchase a gift certificate or gift card to the store so he can go shopping for items he'd like to add to his personal collection.

Family Fun

Reverend's like to have fun too. Sure, he's spending most of his time guiding and directing others, but everyone needs a little down time. Gift him with something he and his family can enjoy such as movie tickets or a pass to a gospel event in a neighboring city. Consider all of the fun things he may have mentioned during a sermon or in casual speaking such as a camping trip or family reunion. Present him with a new barbecue serving set or an apron if you know he's also a master chef.

Fun for All

Schedule to have a special guest come to one of your church-related functions. Perhaps it's a speaker in another city or a local celebrity to help out at your church carnival. Give the reverend something that will help his overall plans to elevate even more and will be enjoyable for your whole congregation. Work with other members to secure a sponsor for new robes for the choir or to get the children's learning annex painted. Present him with the gift from the sponsored company in an envelope or even better, have the agent come to deliver the good news to him.

Safe Bet

When you're unsure of the ideal gift, send him and his wife away on a couple's retreat or get members together to volunteer hours to serve as babysitters for their family when they travel on a mission. Do something that is helpful, useful and personal all in one.

References

• My Pastor: Pastor Gift Ideas