Has "Church" become a "Family Business"??

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Amen, might shock some, but pastor wife is not a position in the church.

Years ago, I was using a web site called the ChristianCafe.com and a good 40-50% of the women there wanted to be "pastors wives" -and nothing else would do! It makes me think that many DO consider it an actual position. Sort of like being "Queen".

[daddyof2]

Ahhhh yes...

These threads come up every once in a while.

While there are certainly sons and son-laws of pastors who are not qualified to feel the pulpit many are. Many have given their (sons) beside their parents helping to dig out a work in a city. Many have a calling to that city and a burden for that city. Many have worked very hard....so don't lump everyone together.

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by daddyof2

Ahhhh yes...

These threads come up every once in a while.

While there are certainly sons and son-laws of pastors who are not qualified to feel the pulpit many are. Many have given their (sons) beside their parents helping to dig out a work in a city. Many have a calling to that city and a burden for that city. Many have worked very hard....so don't lump everyone together.

No ones denying a son can actaully be called to minister, but it does seem to more nepotism then calling, IMO.

Working hard doesn't mean calling.

If we would follow biblical eldership alot of this would be resolved.

[Jack Shephard]

I was in a church for several years and it was the same case. The founding pastors daugther and the founding pastors wife run the church. Most of the time the men, the founding pastor and the associate pastor spend time cleaning up messes that that these two create. This church has been around for 30+ years and it is very set in its way. The daughter was on all the church bank accounts too. Alot of trouble came out of that. I feel that the founding pastor should at some point retire the pastorate and move out to another spot. It is very tough with each new generation that the pastor's last name become elevated beyond what it should be. I think it can destroy a church. But it all comes down to the pastor letting this stuff happen. IMO

[daddyof2]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

No ones denying a son can actaully be called to minister, but it does seem to more nepotism then calling, IMO.

Working hard doesn't mean calling.

If we would follow biblical eldership alot of this would be resolved.

I can understand if you believe in the whole biblical eldership deal...not that I agree with it...but oh well...

However, it is pretty ridiculous to throw all preacher's and their sons in the same basket. There are a lot of cases where the son is called to preach and he is called to pastor the church after his father.

[George]

Originally Posted by daddyof2

I can understand if you believe in the whole biblical eldership deal...not that I agree with it...but oh well...

However, it is pretty ridiculous to throw all preacher's and their sons in the same basket. There are a lot of cases where the son is called to preach and he is called to pastor the church after his father.

Thank you. There are many who have been called and doing a great work. I wouldn't want to be guilty of saying Anthony Mangun is not "called." He is an anointed man of God.

[KarenJo]

It’s sad to see a son or grandson who has never worked a full time job or have any college experience be placed in a full time paid position of leadership without “earning” that position. Not that it’s wrong for the ministry to want their kids involved but sometimes it can do more harm then good.

1. Are they being taught to have good work ethics?

2. Are the people that the son or grandson are leading having their needs met?

3. Is there a process of follow-up or are the son and grandson on their own?

4. Are procedures are set in place if there is a valid complaint about the son or grandson?

I’ve seen some get a free ride because of their family name and yet there are others who are just happy to do what they can for the kingdom.

So, what about the other full time paid positions on your church staff?

1. Are they all necessary?

2. Can each full time paid position be accounted for? (Is there a need for every paid position?)

[Sam]

Originally Posted by daddyof2

Ahhhh yes...

These threads come up every once in a while.

While there are certainly sons and son-laws of pastors who are not qualified to feel the pulpit many are. Many have given their (sons) beside their parents helping to dig out a work in a city. Many have a calling to that city and a burden for that city. Many have worked very hard....so don't lump everyone together.

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