Trying to come up with the perfect gift for your Pastor is one of the most challenging things in the world for us, and it largely is because we do not think of them as a regular everyday person. Our Pastor is representative of all the things that we strive to be, and we sometimes forget that they have all the same problems, wants and needs as we do. Given this, it is important to know what you Pastor likes to do when he is not being the Pastor. Does he like fishing? Camping? Sports? If you can tap into these things, then buying your Pastor a gift becomes easier. Short of knowing these things, here are five top gift ideas that most any Pastor would enjoy:
1. Membership at the local Gym - This gift allows your Pastor to keep healthy and vibrant through the use of exercise. Regardless of age, your Pastor can benefit from the facility and gain some healthy habits in the process. Working out is for God’s soldiers too!
2. A Gift Certificate To A Local Bookstore - Most every Pastor loves to read and this makes for an ideal gift. Regardless of whether the Pastor wants to get a book about religion or something else he will have that option. Many people automatically assume that a Pastor only wants to have certificates to Christian bookstores. While most Christian bookstores carry a wide variety, there are some books that you can not get there. Go ahead and get him one to a mainline bookstore so that he can decide his reading pleasure at that time.
3. A PDA - These handy little electronic data assistants can really streamline the Pastor’s schedule and help him to become more efficient. Some Pastors live a very busy lifestyle, and can not easily keep up with all that needs done. If your Pastor does not have a PDA, then I strongly suggest that you and several others pitch in and get him one. He will be so thankful for it.
4. Set Up A Day of Golfing Fun - This is a wonderful gift that you can also include the Pastor’s wife in. Buy four rounds of golf for your Pastor and let him choose the four folks to take along. (Hopefully you will be among them) Most any Pastor would enjoy a nice round of golf on a spring day. The fellowship and sports fun will be remembered long after the gift is over.
5. A Memory Book - If you really want to make your Pastor smile, put together a photo album of some of his favorite memories over the years. His first sermon, early church members, and family photos all are great additions to this memory book. When all else fails, photo albums that have been personalized in this way are the best solution to your gift problem.
