Best Pastor Poems
A.W. Nutter
Pounding the pulpit with his fist
Sweat dripping from his brow
Preaching about Gods top ten list
The sinful Jews with their golden cow
Same old messages still in place
Pastor Jack’s patterns haven’t changed
Fear written on the altar boy’s face
A secret meeting has been arranged
Prayers end, the congregation stands
The pastor and boy move outside
Warmly shaking everyone’s hand
Wolf in sheep clothing able to hide
I casually walk across the street
Viewing the church pews now empty
The pedophile has made a quick retreat
Concealed in Satan’s, den of iniquity
Quietly, I traverse the wooden stairs
Listening at the door to the crying child
Pastor doing damage only God can repair
How many children has this demon defiled
Stepping through his unlocked door
A look of surprise from Pastor Jack
Dropping the naked child to the floor
Realizing his first sin, had come back
Quickly helping the boy get dressed
Time to end his night frights and screams
To Pastor Jack’s head my gun is pressed
The child pulls the trigger ending his dreams
His face aglow with the purity of light
From sending his tormentor to hell
Walking out of the church into the night
Brothers with a secret that we'll never tell
There was once an old woman,
Who lived in a small village,
Her name was Matilda Schoeman
Like Popeye, she only ate spinach!
One day she went to her Pastor,
To confess that her neighbor was
Always nude,
This is a chapter
Of my life I don’t want to end
Father, am I being rude?
The Pastor came to her house to see,
Saw nothing, oh yes, said she, but if you
Stand On my toilet seat
And put a milk crate on top, and kneel
On one knee,
I can see his weenie, now am I a cheat,
For I feel it’s a treat!
My eyesight is not so good, can not
Always see,
And do not recognize who he may be,
The Pastor looked up to heaven with glee,
So you don’t know said the Pastor,
And put down his half-finished
Cup of tea
Just continue to knit said he,
And under his breath said, thank you God
She does not know that the
Nude man is me!
POTW 28/11/2020
A 24/7 PASTOR
A 24/7 pastor—that’s what you are to me,
A 24/7 pastor—there when I have a plea.
A 24/7 pastor—staying awake through a night;
A 24/7 pastor—my, you must look a sight!
A 24/7 pastor—studying so hard in God’s word,
A 24/7 pastor—hoping somebody has heard.
A 24/7 pastor—a duty most people would dread,
A 24/7 pastor—you have assumed it instead.
A 24/7 pastor—people may mock you and say,
“A 24/7 pastor?!?—my, you are crazy today!”
A 24/7 pastor—crying in prayer through those years,
A 24/7 pastor—a son for whom he shed tears.
A 24/7 pastor—a man who is Holy Spirit filled,
A 24/7 pastor—desiring to live in God’s will.
A 24/7 pastor—with a wife who’s behind him each day.
A 24/7 pastor—what more could he wish for that way?
A 24/7 pastor—with a church that’s so generous and kind,
A 24/7 pastor—always new ways they will find.
A 24/7 pastor—now I have written these lines—
A 24/7 pastor—THANK GOD THAT HE MADE YOU MINE!
The pastor was feeling quite blue,
Pennies on his plate were few,
So he gave a blazing rendition
On the church's tithing tradition
And the pennies on his plate soon grew.
You are awesome in our eyes -
Friend whose love I realize
Extends to depths of oceans
Heights far beyond our notions
Breadths of reach from Mt. to beach
Limits endless; faith to teach.
We are awesome in your eyes -
Ever love, never dispise.
You're always cheering for us.
We hear your voice in chorus.
He is awesome in your eyes -
Love reflected, not disguised.
Caring, tender, and so wise.
He is God; You're in His eyes.
I Was Talking To A Pastor The Other Day…
I was talking to a pastor the other day…
And was listening to what he had to say…
We were talking about church and other things.
Most important was sin and the pain it brings!
When I was younger, we would have an altar call.
But many today don’t think it’s worth it all!
This pastor talked about how our culture has changed.
Having an altar service now seems quite “strange.”
I remember when we used to cry and weep out loud.
We weren’t concerned about the crowd.
He mentioned how hard it is to preach the truth.
Many get offended and get quite rude!
I could tell this pastor shared from his heart!
He shared his passion for God right from the start!
But in spite of his many Godly intentions.
People need to want a Godly direction!
There’s an important truth we need to remember.
Following Christ is more than being a church member!
We must serve God with all of our heart and mind!
May there be a love for Jesus that HE can find!
May we serve God with all of our soul!
Allowing his love to make us complete and whole!
May we allow God’s word to bring repentance within!
And truly know what it means
to be BORN AGAIN!
By Jim Pemberton
twenty years ago you came to Berean and as pastor took up the reins
you've led us on a spiritual journey and we've never been the same
and like the Brooklyn Bridge your foundation has stood the test of time
you preach to us the Gospel and demonstrate to us God's Kind
like the Brooklyn Bridge you stretch out your hands and bring people together
you've showed us how to be better fishers of men in any and all types of weather
it's maroon and not burgundy that is your favorite color of preference
and if any one should ever ask you why you'll give them the historical reference
you're passionate in your preaching and teaching of the word of God
and when you give the proclamation we feel it coming from your heart
twenty years ago you were the youngest man to ever take up the towel of service
it was your God-given destiny to serve Berean in this purpose
twenty years ago you and your family to Brooklyn did arrive
and blessed us with a leadership that has made Berean thrive
twenty years ago and not many would ever have perceived
that you would be the perfect pastor that Berean could ever receive
CONGRATULATIONS on achieving this milestone
and may you have another 20 years and more
WE LOVE YOU, WE SALUTE YOU, PASTOR GRIFFIN IT'S YOU WE ADORE
a portrait is a picture or a likeness of an object, person or place
a rendering, a representation of something in all of its grace
but a portrait of a Pastor is more than just a facade
it's not an image of what man thinks but a reflection of God
people come with their own agendas about what a Pastor should portray
but it's not his clothes nor his cars it's the message from God he conveys
a Pastor should be pictured as a faithful speaker who reveals the truth in his speech
an under shephard of our Lord Christ and it's the Gospel that he'll preach
a Pastor should be drawn as a mentor to his members and circumspect in his behavior
a prayer partner in conjunction with the Holy Spirit and Jesus our Savior
a Pastor should be an image of one who comforts all in their times of need
a teacher of the Gospel who in his flock tries to plant God's righteous seeds
a delineation of an obedient servant leader who stands firmly on God's Holy word
and he should not be the subject of gossip nor the pettiness of this world
a portrait of a Pastor should be a comment on his spiritual calling
an anointed man whom God will use to catch us when we've fallen
a portrait of a Pastor should be an exhibit of compassion, wisdom and respect
a display of leadership, kindness, humility and intellect
it should be a picture of a potter who tries to mold us into godly shape
a silhouette of a counselor who doesn't judge but advises when we make mistakes
a portrait of a Pastor should be a reflection of the image of our Lord Christ
a man who will always allow the Holy Spirit of God guide and rule his life
you met each other at turning points in your lives
many would call that destiny
you'd found out you both had so much in common
you then entered into matrimony
you were both from modest means
but the most important thing
is that you both had a shared love for God
on one accord like two peas in a pod
after leaving college you both went to work
an assumed leadership in a southern baptist church
but that was not the end of the story
because for you both continued to God the glory
one day you were blessed with a cute little baby
you called her Angel for she was a perfect little lady
then the Lord told you to pick up your staff and rod
for He had a new mission for His two peas in a pod
God sent you a vision He sent you a dream
you then received a request from a church named Berean
you were compelled to venture forth
the voice of the Lord told you both to go north
and upon following God's appointing
you both received another blessed anointing
the Lord gifted you with another precious baby girl
whom you proceeded to name Ariel
and now with your family situation complete
there would be other challenges for you both to meet
and as long as you both continue to honor and love the Lord God
He will be the strongest vine for His two peas in a pod
Pastor, you're an under shepherd who has been entrusted to do God's work
you're never overbearing nor quick tempered nor do you have any quirks
you hold firmly to the trustworthy message that the Son of Man did convey
you're a spirit-filled righteous man, a disciple and teacher of God's ways
you teach and preach the sound doctrine that is the Holy Lord's
you're temperate and respectful with a Christ-like love for all in accord
you're self-assured and humble and your sermons are from the heart
you've given us insightful examples of how to live spiritually smart
you've told us it might be our attitudes and we probably need a makeover
you've been to us a living example in how to let God take over
you're an under shepherd, one of the Lord's earthly rep
you're an under shepherd, a follower in His Son's steps
you're an under shepherd, an agent of the living Christ
you're our under shepherd, Pastor Griffin
and we are blessed to have you in our lives
Our pastor
When our Pastor speaks it’s always from the heart
To join us to Gods love and make us a living part
A part of a growing number that see a world at peace
Knowing all the hatred and confusion that must cease
He speaks as one of us and when his faith had gone astray
From this church I take his message and use it everyday
With his loving boldness and his passion to firmly teach
He instills in every heart up to God we need to reach
His sermons are without ritual and void of mans facade
And reads to us from a book that has come to us from God
Reaching up, reaching in and with compassion reaching out
This man will leave only good of this I have no doubt
I know that I will do my best with these words that have been spoken
And remember that Gods love mends all hearts that are broken
Our Pastor will remind us all and guide us to our source
So come to church hear the words and stay steadfast on your course
Rick Monachello 4/18/11
Copyright 2011
Anchored upon great genuine godly love’s magnificence
My Pastor toward his wife exemplified genuine care’s iridescence
Beyond romantic zeal around marriage vow’s faith-seal, truly wondrous
Proven by their triumphant wedding anniversary, indeed glorious!
Buttressed by the Saviour’s compassion of virtuous charity
My Pastor’s first and only lady sweetly epitomized fervent selflessness-serenity
Living well with her “I do” to husband-leader and ultimate sweetheart forever
Midst blissful one flesh* warmth of being in-love ever!
*Matthew 19:6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Dedicated to my Pastor, Rev. Ed Laurena and his wife, Ma’am Dhel Laurena
who are celebrating their wedding anniversary on January 16.
(originally written on January 14, 2019)
4th place, "Clerihew Couples for Valentine's Day" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire; judged on 1/16/2019.
An Old Fashioned Pastor...
I once had a pastor who preached
on holiness and sin.
And preached on what it
means to be born again.
He had a deep conviction and
passion in his voice.
Whether you came next Sunday--
This was your choice!
His number one goal and deep ambition.
Was to preach God's word with a deep conviction.
A conviction of God's power in
redeeeming man's soul.
And of a saviour's blood that can make you whole.
I'm thankful of the memories
I have of him today.
Even though he preached in an "old fashioned way."
I wish more pastors would
preach like this man did.
Who could preach and be a Godly
example in how they live.
What has happened to our
nation's Godly leaders?
Where are the the Holy Ghost'
inspired preachers?
Have many of them compromised
in what they preach?
A way of righteous living-- do any of them teach?
Perhaps the way I believe is
"old fashioned" to many folks.
I've heard the criticism,
laughter and the jokes.
I'm going to seek God and listen to his voice.
Whom you listen to for Godly instruction...
it's your choice!
Whatever your pastor says. is right or wrong...
God's word in your heart must certainly belong!
Living for Jesus 100% may be an
old fashioned way of living.
But it's his life for mine... is what he is giving!
By Jim Pemberton
You said you saw the pastor
hiding in the corner of the shabby church
smoking, and looks worried
That Windmill turns no more, quietly stands
Silently prays and loudly mourns
For it never forgets how people scorn
That old car parks by the roadside
Pieces of paint, peeled and flake off.
Traces of rust, tell the stories of long gone trust.
That rocking chair at the front porch, screeching
Sings songs of lonely, only winds can understand
That old tree stands firm in the grassland
Treacherously tells things we can never stand.
Red bricks and concrete, scattered on the ground
describing the cheerful moment when
pieces of broken hearts were found.
That smiley wolf wears a three-piece suit
patiently tells kids the value of being mute
Weeds, powders, and pills
Have become the ingredients of feel
You said that you saw the pastor
hiding in the corner of the shabby church
smoking, and looks worried
I see the sounds of praise,
rushes away in a hurry.
you preached to us that the way to achieve an ultimate makeover
is to concede control to God and let the Holy Spirit takeover
you preached to us that we need to take up our towel of service
and then realize and utilize our God given purpose
you preached to us in the year of 2005
that we are all blessed to even be alive
you preached to us in the year of 2006
that we need to study the word of God to get our spiritual fix
you preached to us in the year of 2007
that there's a happy hour awaiting us up in heaven
you preached to us on how we can make 2008 great
is by getting our relationship with the Lord God straight
you told us we need to do more than just go wishing
but to go out and make disciples by going soul fishing
you told us we need to hear a word from our sponsor, Jesus Christ
and then stay tuned to His channel until we get it right
you told us that whether wise or otherwise
we need to stay focused on God's eternal prize
and when you get into your pastoral groove
your words and message make our spirits move
and when you ask to speak for a few minutes more
believe nobody is making a move towards the chapel doors
to an anointed man of God, Pastor Griffith I thank your grandmother today
for handing God her healing hands that brought you to this day
so congratulations and happy anniversary to you and the first family
for 19 years of leadership and preaching with God's authority