These Pastor Appreciation Letter Samples are a great way for Churches to bless those who are serving the Lord in the calling of Pastor. I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your exceptional service, unwavering commitment, and outstanding leadership in being a man of God.Pastor, I am thankful for your sincere love for us. I am grateful that our church truly feels like a family. There is no coincidence with God. We are exceedingly grateful for His leading my husband and me to Riverview Heights Missionary Baptist Church. Learn how to express your gratitude and appreciation for your pastor with our step-by-step guide to writing a pastor appreciation letter. While we are transitioning out of our role as the Senior Pastors of VFC and spending more time in Florida, you're not getting rid of us completely. Sample Telephone Follow-up Script 13. If there is more than one pastoral vacancy in a congregation, the senior pastor position will be filled first.