Bible Question:
I am trouble with this young Preacher that is our church he is always wanting a job.he wanted ordained-than he wanted to teach the s.s. and be s.s s. now he is teaching the young folks and he tired of that.don't want long to do nothing.wants a church with salary and so he won't have to work a job...now this something i have got to get him./ what is going on here to me money I don't do nothing,now the only things I can get pay for an lazyie around is get me a church do it have way. Oh. Please help me to look for the ans. in his life if I could help him.jumping to quit and ready for nothing of that Leadership and the thing that goes with being a Pastor. Tell me some Scriptures that will help me understand thi. Thanks. |
Bible Answer: Hello, In my youth, I was faced with a similar, yet opposite problem. I wanted to work in Chrurch, but no one would let me. It wasn't because I was not capable of doing anything, but that they didn't want me to do anyting. I was positive that I was called into the ministry, but I couldn't convince them of that. I later had to leave and go to another church that would support me in my growth. Now, what does this have to do with your question? Well, first off, at the first church, I got discouraged because no one would encourage me. Also, I really didn't know where exaclty God wanted me to go into the ministry. Was it youth work, missionary, S. S. teacher, pastor, or what. It wasn't until I got to the second church, and got into working in the church, that I found where God wanted me to focus. So, I would suggest patience, first of all. He is possibly where I was in my youth. He possibly isn't sure where exactly God wants him to serve. So, he "experiments" as it were. Secondly, encourage him to keep working in the church. If he does a good job, let him work. Lastly, I don't know about you, but I have yet to get paid for preaching or teaching. I know that there are some who are paid, but I have not. Also, Paul encourages that a pastor not get paid for his services. That a pastor should find another way to support himself in order to be an example to others. He says that it is ok to accept donations, but that being a pastor isn't a career. I hope this helps. Jesusman |