Pastor Appreciation Wall

He speaks the truth from the Bible and meets people where they are at and loves on everyone and treats them like the forever family they are.

Ken is a very kind, caring, giving, and joyful individual. The patients on my unit usually don’t get the best of news, have long recovery times (spending several weeks or months at the hospital), are overwhelmed with their new diagnosis, and forced lifestyle changes, but then there is Ken. He’s right there with the patients, family members, and friends. Ken provides comfort, a listening ear, prayers, and most importantly lots of laughter. He is well loved not only by our patients and their loved ones but our staff as well. The hospital wouldn’t be the same without him there. I am so grateful for his presence and spirit filled self. He has touched the life is so many souls when they needed it the most.

Each week his sermons speaks directly to you. He does so much for our church family and makes himself readily available all the time. I appreciate how he talks about his like and difficulties and relates to everyone there.

His Kindness, Truthfulness, and focus on the Gospel .. Such an incredible Pastor !!!

He made church fun again. And brought me back from the shadows and helped me bring my family to Jesus!!!!

Pastor Mike has dedicated his life to servant hood, he will give the clothes off his back for you. He is a prayer warrior, a man of passion to serve any person. He is kind, funny, always has a joke, and willing to help with any job big or small. I can’t say enough about him. The Lord has changed his life and he lives to show this to others.

Where do I begin?! Pastor Laurel Bunker is Charismatic, she delivers a message like no other! She can move me to tears, laughter, enlightenment, and transformation. I am so inspired from the moment she starts speaking. You can feel the love she holds in her heart, and soul for Jesus. (and us as children of God). She is truly a messenger. I believe with all my heart and soul that I am a better person, Christian, and child of God after Laurel reminds us, teaches, guides, and communicates why and whom we are here for. I thank God for her and bless her for all she is. Thank you ktis, I appreciate being able to nominate such a beautiful person as Pastor Laurel.

Joah is down to earth, practical in Christian living and giving. He always gives messages that leave you yearning and hungry for more of HIM. He is good at sharing his own downfalls and being fully transparent while giving hope for all that we can make it and we can succeed. If you fall, don’t stay there, get up and try try again. He is inspiring to listen to and always shows where it is in the Bible and gives a back story and asks, “do you see the full picture.” He is truly an amazing man of God

Father Tom is relatable, humble, charismatic and friendly. He always made parishioners smile and laugh. Father Tom recently was assigned a new parish (Saint Felix and Saint Agnes) and he will be dearly missed by Holy Spirit Church in Rochester!

Jeremy is a great pastor. He is encouraging and welcoming of everyone. I appreciate his leadership and biblical teaching. Thanks for all you do for our community. We are blessed to have you as our pastor.

Fr. John is so kind and compassionate! He knows his congregation well and serves as the face of Jesus on a daily basis! His sermons are so very good – the Lord speaks through him! He has a fantastic sense of humor and a great laugh! He is always present in the moment. We are so lucky to have him at IHM.

He listens to the Voice of the Lord and preaches what the Lord directs him to. Him and his wife Ronna always make us feel so special and loved.

Pastor Kurt has a servant heart. He also preaches beautifully in an engaging way while remaining true to what the Bible says and God wants for us. The content of his message is something my husband, my three teenagers, and I really appreciate. He also teaches an hour long Bible study that includes small group discussion with our tables every week. It’s very well led. His wife plays piano beautifully for our church services and his adult son team teaches the eighth graders with me for Sunday school. I know he’s a well sought after pastor (has received a number of calls from other congregations asking him to be their pastor) and we are so thankful he’s our pastor.

He’s real. Straight forward. Encouraging. Stays true to God’s word and has a heart for helping men give their First and Best to God, everyday!

I’ve only been at this church for about a month but I really love how biblically sound our pastor is and his heart for his congregation is very inspiring! This church feels like home!

Fr. Yanta encourages each of us to have a close relationship with the Triune God, dive into the weekly gospel with our family, and experience God’s love through community. He’s a dynamic homilist, and tries to include everyone in deep contemplation about what God is doing in our lives.

Father Jason does an amazing job with outreach, and has a very beautiful way of engaging with people of all ages. Although he is gentle natured and his sermons are delivered gently and with humor, the impact of his words leaves a lasting mark.

Father Tim is very interpersonally connected with his parishioners. Even though he has a big job, he always takes time to stop and visit, and inquire about how things are going personally.

When my fiancé and I first went to this church, three years ago, we were on the verge of separating. Everyone feels that every sermon was especially written for them. Our pastor is so passionate, and he shows his true emotions., he’s just so real. Our church has grown to 3 services. We’ve never felt closer to God than we feel right now. This church and our pastor helped us grow our relationship with God and each other. Our pastor started this church from the ground up and has preached from day one that this is a relational church and we are one big family and we truly are. I thank God for sending us Pastor Justin. I don’t think we’d be still together if he hadn’t.

We are the family of Dave. Dave ‘s words were full of love and passion. His love for everyone and especially children, and his children ministry were right at their level. Even though he passed away we will continue to share Jesus’s love to others.

The way he goes above and beyond to serve God’s people. He will stop at nothing to see God’s people being set free! What I appreciate about my Pastor is that he is a very selfless individual. Apostle Samuel is always there for his members whether rain or sunshine he shows up for us. Apostle doesn’t only preach the word of God but he is a demonstration of God’s word so that we as sheep can follow his leadership. There is not a time when someone is in trouble, needs advice or encouragement Apostle Samuel is always there to pick up the phone at any hour. 5 years ago was in a situation where I did not have a home to go to anymore and Apostle Samuel and his family said that no matter what they will help me. They helped me strengthen my spiritual life, gave me a car, helped me get an apartment and so much more. I am so grateful to God for the Man of God that I am under!

He’s always been there for me. He came to the hospital when my dad died and prayed with him before he passed. I had open heart surgery last year and he came over and prayed before I went to the hospital. And he also baptized me.

Father Joe was so warm and welcoming when I returned to the Catholic Church and to his parish. He is kind, warm and friendly, funny, a beautiful preacher! His homilies always teach us something and help us grow in our faith. Our parish supports many ministries and Father Joe is a big part of that, supporting those who make all of that happen. Father Joe loves God so much, loves his parish, and continues to show that in all that he does.

I met Tania when I was 14, I was nanny to her 2 beautiful girls. I looked up to her as a youth and now 35 years later, I am truly blessed to call her my friend. During my hardest times she is who I call when I need some reassurance in my faith. Tania lifted my up when my mother and my brother died, my faith was broken and she helped find my way back. We meet for coffee and catch up about our families and that time truly makes me happy. Tania has always been my favorite preacher, so engaging and enthusiastic about God and reaching out to others. She has been devoted to God’s ministry for so long and she has touched my heart in ways I cannot explain. I have tried, but just a thank you to her is never enough. She is a blessing! Love you T!