Pastor Tom was employed by the First Church for 40 years.On Pastor Tom's retirement,there was no adequate pension plan.Two months after the retirement,a wealthy parishioner,in consideration for Pastor Tom's 40 years of faithful service and for being such a "sweet" man,promised to pay him $500 per month for the rest of his life.This promise probably is not enforceable.

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The promise lacks consideration from Pastor Tom's side for the new promise made after his retirement, making it a gratuitous promise which is generally not enforceable under contract law.

Pastor Tom Was Employed by the First Church for 40