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Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa
I thought you would post that, but no, as far as the definition of bivocational pastor is concerned, Paul wouldn't be classified as one.
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I think it's safe to say that while Paul didn't spend his entire ministry career as a bivocational minister, his work in Ephesus led the way for many such as Deacon to work a secular job to support his ministry. My personal experience would be that one should have held a job among the public for a period of time before ever being licensed. One of the greatest articles ever written on the subject, in my humble opinion, was written by this dear brother (Deacon) himself.