Psalm 56:3 talks about trusting God, however, we should also be able to trust our pastors.

Pastors are trained in several disciplines. They must be able to communicate, to lead others, to analyze and interpret the Bible.

Similarly, a pastor should be able to provide council to members of the church.

Pastors routinely meet with individuals and couples. They help people navigate through challenges and help couples prepare for marriage. Many of these conversations are personal and therefore trust is a requisite.

A pastor’s trust should also be present in other areas of the church. Financial management is important, as a pastor will have knowledge and influence for how funds are spent.

A congregation must trust their pastor’s vision for the future. Are decisions being made for the future of the church or are they being made from self-ambition of a pastor?

A good pastor will earn his church’s trust, as well as his community, through action over time. As the saying goes, “trust is earned in drops and lost in buckets”.