In conversation with a student minister, I became aware of some of the expenses of ministry that usually aren’t part of “the budget” — going to sporting or other extracurricular events of their students.
The cost of tickets for minister and spouse can add up quickly.
I know one church’s student minister has told me that he was given a sports pass.
As a mom of those who have participated in sports, I know it meant a lot when the student minister could attend. One time, my son hit a home run, and our student minister was there to see it.
Maybe inviting the student minister and spouse to attend with you and paying for their tickets or getting them passes or tickets ahead so they can go on their time availability would be a great help.
As the mom and mother-in-law of student ministers, I have come to see how this is important.
I wish I was aware of it a long time ago.
Ann Allen
Decatur, Ala.
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