The Riverside Church in the City of New York. Join us on this spiritual journey and connect with the amazing people behind our beloved congregation.Senior Minister. Rev. These Pastor Appreciation Letter Samples are a great way for Churches to bless those who are serving the Lord in the calling of Pastor. Pastor, I am thankful for your sincere love for us. I am grateful that our church truly feels like a family. I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your exceptional service, unwavering commitment, and outstanding leadership in being a man of God. Adriene Thorne has over twenty years of service to the church as a youth pastor, pastoral care minister, executive minister and senior pastor. As Pastor Appreciation Month comes to a close, let's take a moment to honor and celebrate our Founding Pastors, John and Burnell Booko. You could mention how you've noticed the pastor's commitment to the congregation and how much you appreciate their efforts.