I've been a preacher's kid for most of my life. This comes with a lot of ups and downs. From strange potluck food to an obscene amount of hugs from the elderly, there are so many unique experiences as a PK. Here's five truths from a lifelong preachers kid! I know my fellow PK's will empathize.

1. Every church has its quirk

Whether it's chihuahuas joining the worship service or singing "Happy Anniversary" every Sunday there was one. Every church has that one thing that makes them, uh, unique! (Yes, these things actually happened.)

2. Potlucks can be daunting

So many questions arise when there's a potluck after church. Who made this? What exactly is it? Was their kitchen sanitary? I consider navigating the ever so interesting church potluck a life skill.

3. You better be able to sing

Every PK needs to be able to sing. Every church your father preaches at expects his children to sing a "special." It is fact.

4. You will receive quite the variety of gifts

From homemade crafts to delicious candy to used teabags. Yep, you heard me right, used teabags. As a PK, your family will receive a plethora of unique gifts.

5. There is no "Easy Like Sunday Morning"

Whoever wrote this song obviously wasn't involved in the ministry. What exactly is a restful Sunday? I surely have no idea. As a preacher's kid, you will be the first person at church and the very last to leave, no matter how hungry you are.

The life of a PK isn't glamorous, but it's never boring. Church work will lead you to lifelong friendships and the most generous people you will ever meet. It has its struggles and headaches, but the blessings easily outweigh them.