One facet of serving as an assistant to your pastor is learning how to talk to him. There are times you need to make an appeal. Maybe he made a decision you don’t agree with. Maybe he asked you do you to do something you don’t want to do. Perhaps God has laid a burden on your heart and you want to talk to him. Here are four things to do when you need to appeal to your pastor.

First, have the right motives. Your motives need to be Scriptural and Godly whenever you try to get your pastor to move on something. In Deut. 9:26-28, Moses appealed to God when God wanted to wipe the Israelites out because of their sin. Moses appealed for Him to spare the people based on His reputation and promises.

Ask yourself these questions before making an appeal to your pastor:

1. Am I right with God?
2. Is my relationship with my pastor in good standing?
3. Do I have a genuine concern for the ministry?
4. Am I doing my best to see the whole picture, not just my ministry?
5. Am I basing my appeal on the goals and vision of my pastor?

Check back for the next thing to do when you want to make an appeal to your pastor as an assistant.