How Much Should Churches Pay Their Pastors?
As a pastor’s kid I remember that during every congregational meeting at our Baptist church, my family and I were dismissed from the room so that the church could discuss and set the pastor’s salary for the following year. It was always a mystery what went on during the time we were out of the room. Was there debate? Did ten random families list their household income and was an average made? What criteria was used to make a decision? The Bible tells us to use wisdom when determining how much to pay a pastor. The Apostle Paul says that...