Quote:
Originally Posted by Cookin-with-Stoneking
What can't the church afford, they have no debt? No other expenses except utilities, insurance, etc.
|
Ok, I guess what was assumed, thus left unsaid, in my first remark was that it's difficult to put number out there without knowing the actual expenses and, related to that, the location of the church. What is their disposable monthly income, after all expenses and savings, and what is the average income for a family of his size in that locale?
I would say that if the church is growing that they need to do what is required for continued and sustained growth. So if that means paying him a salary then so be it. If not then they should spend the money where it will help make the church solid and established. If they should get a children's pastor first, or a youth pastor, or some other specialized type minister then they should do that first. I can't make a judgement on that.
If it's determined that it's best that he get some money then, in my opinion, the amount he gets depends on how much money is available monthly and what the church can afford to pay without taking resources away from doing things that make the church grow. So, if there is say $5000 a month left over after expenses and savings then maybe give him half of that for now until financial benchmarks are met and then he gets more up to a certain amount. The other half should, in my opinion, go to help continue to grow the church. Perhaps they could hire another part-timer. Sometimes two part-timers are better than one full-timer.
I am of the opinion that a pastor should not make more than the average family in his congregation, up the average of a lower middle class family in his town. Thus, if he has a rich congregation he should live below their standard of living, and if in a poor congregation at or near their standard of living.
Hybrid Mode
