Should Pastors be “very comfortable financially” in relation to the people they serve?
Are Pastors Overpaid? Church leaders, love your pastors. Bless them. Pray for them. Treat their families with dignity and honor. And give them a raise! “How much of a raise?” you ask. The answer is “MORE!”
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[Barry L.] When I hear alot of pastors, not all, arguing this point it reminds me of the bereft in the knowledge of financial matters.In many cases, the number of families is not the issue. It is that the families either are not giving or the church is derelict in their responsibilities to the pastor. This is not to say that all churches don’t take care of their pastors. This whole thread is simply a challenge to all that we need to fulfill our biblical responsibilities in this matter no matter what our role may be (pastor, church member, committee member, etc.). Members give and be generous, pastors be worthy and content. God’s plan works as long as we don’t meddle with it!
If you want to be paid the equivalent of the average salary in your congregation you need to have at least 10 families in your church tithing to cover just your base salary. To include benefits and other costs of the ministry you will need a congregation of at least 15-16 faithful tithing family units.
To want to receive “double honor”, or double the average salary, you will need to have at least 25-26 faithful tithing family units. Add another 5-6 if you want a part-time secretary. Another 8-10 if you want an assistant pastor.
[Barry L.] If you want double honor and your church is small, then (a) grow your church, or (b) be content with what you have.Growth for the sake of money…..I think I’ll refrain from commenting other than it is God that gives the increase.
BTW, I am not a pastor and I endorse this message!!!
Ricky
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