1. Read minds. Everybody knows that, but many church members hold preachers accountable for unstated expectations.

2. Be everywhere. No human being can be every place at once, yet some members still get angry when preachers have to say “No.”

3. Change hearts. Only God can do that.

4. Know everything. Most preachers study hard, but nobody can answer every question somebody asks.

5. Please everybody. Even Jesus couldn’t do that.

6. Live sinlessly. Nobody can. Including you. And me. We’re all sinners.

7. Grow congregations. If the church does grow, it’s because God does it.

8. Multiply dollars. That’s too bad, too, since some churches don’t pay their preachers well.

9. Escape mistakes. All of us will mess up sometimes, often unintentionally and even unknowingly.

10.Avoid favoritism. Preachers minister to everybody, but having better (and best) friends is natural.

11.Reveal everything. No matter how much you may want to know the details, preachers may not be in a position to tell you.

12.Ignore sin. Preachers must address this issue, even when it’s not popular.

Say a prayer for your preacher today. They have a tough job.