[nate4one]

To make the statement that pastors at least on some level are all thinking of their salaries is not right.

Sounds pretty Catholic to me.

I do not support "pastorship" or the idea of such in a fulfilled covenant. Pastors were set up to sustain the first century believers until the time of Christ's return and the fulfillment of "all things." Their ministry went away with Apostles. After all, the Apostles set up the pastors. Without them, who squares away the "pastors?"
Also, pastors are "self proclaimed." Why do you give allegiance to a man who says he is a pastor just because he earned a degree from a denominational school?

Becky, when you break it down, it is an occupation.

Nate

[Quester]

Also, pastors are "self proclaimed." Why do you give allegiance to a man who says he is a pastor just because he earned a degree from a denominational school?

Per denominational lines (Baptist, for instance), some pastors claim to be called by God to their vocation.

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Why do you give allegiance to a man who says he is a pastor just because he earned a degree from a denominational school?

I don't.

Becky

[CindyDawg]

Well Nate, we Baptists do things a little different. The preachers do not work on commission. A college degree is not manditory. We have been known to train our own. Some only get a house. Many have 2nd jobs. I have to stand up for them. I have seen some as you described but most have to love the job because the earthly salary package often has a lot to be desired. Thanks for adding to my husband's 100 reasons why you don't need to go to church list though :')