By SI Filings
Jul
25
2019
"...the 45,000-church association launched the initiative to help congregations and church boards “show and share God’s love” for their pastors in different ways beyond the church budget. Data shows that about half of pastors in the U.S. make less than $50,000 per year while serving their churches over 50 hours per week." - Christian Post
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Calling Tyler
Calling Tyler
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I'm in an odd situation. My State job pays well, so my small church salary is just fine. I feel strongly enough about dual elders that we just brought on another pastor and will pay him an identical small salary. I could have made a play to (1) combine both small salary, (2) and add significant savings from when we reduce the secretary's hours next year, to (3) create a decent solo pastor salary that could have allowed me to quit my job and be a "fulltime" pastor.
But, I decided to bring on another elder because the current one is retiring.
I think the new elder and I represent what you'll see in the future. We both have credentials to work outside the church and expect to do so during our entire ministries. He is about to do a quick MA to get a better teaching job in public schools, and I'll soon do likewise for an MPA to further my government service.
Tyler is a pastor in Olympia, WA and works in State government. He's the author of the book What's It Mean to Be a Baptist?
Unrealistic expectations
Churches and pastors (most generally) have unrealistic expectations:
Craig
You should print and frame your comment. It's very true!
Tyler is a pastor in Olympia, WA and works in State government. He's the author of the book What's It Mean to Be a Baptist?