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NASB | 1 Timothy 3:7 And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 3:7 And he must have a good reputation and be well thought of by those outside the church, so that he will not be discredited and fall into the devil's trap. |
Bible Question (short): Church staff's salary questionable |
Question (full): I attend a congregation where it appears to be "family-owned", i.e.,it was started by the current pastor, his wife, the pastor's mom, dad, sisters, brother-in-law, his wife's mom, dad, sisters, etc. The congregation has grown to about 1500 (1 church, 3 locations). We had a split when the associate pastor was "pushed out" to make room for their son and son-in-law to be associate pastors. All of the above named people are paid staff including their 2 daughters, their son's father and mother-in-laws, and cousin, and the cousin's wife. Anyone who has exhibited the slightest bit of "doubt" about our pastor becomes "ostracized". Do you believe the congregation has a right to know "who is paid staff and how much each person earns"? They all live very well...pastors buy new expensive cars, trucks every two years, they have a beautiful home, horses, cattle, etc. now...but just announced they are about to buy another home. They do preach the "prosperity message, name-it-claim-it". Would you ask for monetary accountability? Would you leave this kind of congregation..or just pray for them and leave it in God's hands? Thanks for your input. Bereaniam |