Organize an event at the church. Invite other pastors, friends, and family of the pastor to the event. Get the church choir to play music and select a close friend to give congratulatory and thank you messages to the pastor. End the event with prayers for the pastor
Prepare a homemade meal for your pastor. Ask around for the pastor's favorite meal, prepare it and take it to him. You can also bake him cookies or a thank you cake. Alternatively, visit his home and help his family to prepare the meal.
Send your pastor a thank you card. Make a homemade card and personalize it by including a message of appreciation. Also include uplifting quotes and verses. Attach pictures of church members or the pastor to decorate the cards. Alternatively, give your pastor a simple gift like a piece of art, a potted plant or a gift voucher.
Record a thank you video. Get church members, close family, and friends to send thank you messages in the video. Include clips of church services, the pastor interacting with members and shots of the church compound.
Volunteer in the pastor's office. Clean the office, run errands like mailing letters ad packages or organize files and books. The pastors will appreciate the help.
Make donations in your pastor's name. Donate to a charity he supports or organize a fundraising in his name with the proceeds going to a charity of his choice.
Call your pastor on the morning of the anniversary and thank him for something specific you appreciate about him. Alternatively, send a text message detailing exactly what you appreciate about him.