Unmuzzling the Oxen: Inflation & Pastoral Compensation

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Unmuzzeling the Oxen: Inflation & Pastoral Compensation
 

Submitted by Jim Capaldo, Converge Heartland Regional President

Are you feeling the crunch of inflation? So is your pastor and church staff.

Let's take biblical instruction to heart on this matter. "For the scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain," and, "The laborer deserves his wages." (1 Timothy 5:18 ESV)   

I regularly see hard-working pastors faithfully serving all across our district. Many Heartland District pastors are bi-vocational or trying to do a side hustle to make ends meet. Please know that there is no such thing as a part-time pastor in our district. Our pastors serve in the gospel ministry with an inescapable gospel-ministry calling. Converge Heartland pastors are all-in. We ought not to take this for granted. Are we all in for them? 

Calling all elders, deacons, finance committees, church treasurers, and voting church members! It is time to review, update, support, and ultimately affirm increases to the compensation and benefits you are offering your pastor and church staff.  READ MORE…