Happy Pastor Appreciation Month! Today, we get to hear the faith story and friendship of a leader who loves his pastor - er, friend - and has been a brother in Christ for more than twenty years.

In this episode of the LovePastors Podcast, Gary sits down with longtime Grace Church member, entrepreneur, business owner, author and pastor-encourager Vinnie Fisher. Vinnie shares his powerful testimony of coming to Christ in his late twenties, his journey into spiritual community, and how friendships with pastors like Jeff Bogue have shaped his life.

Together, Gary and Vinnie talk honestly about what it looks like to be a true friend to your pastor—not with hidden agendas or transactional expectations, but with endurance, loyalty, and mutual encouragement. Vinnie shares stories of leading life groups, walking through challenges alongside church leaders, and discovering that the best way to love your pastor is by deepening your own walk with Christ.

This conversation is full of wisdom for anyone who wants to encourage their pastors, invest in the local church, and build friendships that last.

👉 Tune in to hear how to give life back to the life-givers—and why pastors need friends, not fans.