Father, we pray for our pastor to shepherd us well, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as you would have him, and not for shameful gain, but eagerly, not domineering over us, but being an example to us all. We pray that when You appear, our pastor will receive the unfading crown of glory. Let us be a joy to lead with ears that hear all you have to offer through the pastor’s words. In Jesus’s name, Amen.