Should a pastor that spends most of his time preaching and teaching get paid for what God has him to do? I know what the scriptures says about this, but would you pastor for free?
Okay Moreh, but one question I have to ask you and please if its too personal just tell me and I will leave it alone. But I understand what you mean when you say you do it for the joy of seeing people set free, but does your congregation compensate you in anyway?
When you say if they offer a monitary gift you place it back into the ministry are you saying back into your fellowship, or are you saying back into the work?
Was asking that question from the stand point of I 've seen you say that you used to pastor a (as you would say) "christian" church, and now you moved into the postion you are in now so that is from the aspect I was asking the question.
My former pastor didn't and neihter did my ex father-in-law, who pastored for over 30 years and had a full time job during the week. They weren't 501c3 ministers either and could preach what they wanted to in the Word. Currently I don't attend a church and just fellowship with other believers that are tired of churches and what they bring today. When I go to a church I interview the minister and if he fails my interview then I keep looking. Call it what you want but I think I have a right to know where my minister stands on things.
Brother I need to seriously talk to the Brother in Denver. I have been so tied up with my company trying to eat until I haven't communicated with him but I promise I will. I know you're serious.