Every individual situation is unique, so there's no real right answer for that question. A lot of times the pastor of a church is involved in the finances because he knows what the church needs. Put a lot of prayer into it. No one person should be in total control of the finances though
No. The pastor is called to shepherd and therefore must have a certain amount of authority but God is the head of the church. The pastor should be the highest human authority within the church but not so high that he is above accountability from the other elders in the church.
Wait for what? To get a new Pastor? We have a guy at our Church who Preaches if our Pastor can't make it to Church or if he passes away
the pastor shudnt have a family
WHAT?! No, a pastor of ANY church cannot ask someone to move out of town and any good, Christian pastor would never do that! The only thing a pastor may do is if he feels that a member of a church has committed a bad sin and will not confess, the pastor can have the church vote on it and the person may be asked to leave the church, but NO PASTOR can kick someone out of town and if that is what's happening, than that pastor is not a good, Christian pastor and he should be reported to the head of the district for whatever denomination his church is.
Yes, the pastor should sit on the board to bring his working knowledge of the church from his unique perspective to the board. (Used the male pronoun as the Bible does specifically specify that Pastor/Ministers be male.)
yes, we should go to church every Sunday. but we should not change our church. we should give offering to only one pastor.
In a letter to a new pastor, it is important to say congratulations. The letter should also list the good things about the church and the events that the church offers.
Whether a pastor's wife should serve as the financial secretary depends on the specific context and dynamics of the church. In some cases, her involvement may enhance transparency and trust within the congregation, while in others, it could lead to potential conflicts of interest or perceptions of favoritism. It's essential to consider the skills, qualifications, and willingness of the individual, as well as the church's policies and governance structure. Ultimately, open communication and clear boundaries are crucial for maintaining integrity in church finances.
My response is yes.Although I have not found no official word from the COGIC I base my answer on other factors that is known to the COGIC.The Pastor is the Chief Executive officer of the local church. The final decision on all matters of the church end with the Pastor.The Pastor is the visionary of the church and the business of the church is directly associated with that vision and thus the Pastor needs to be included on all business of the church.The Pastor is the chairperson and a voting member of the trustee board.The trustee board member is the pastor's advisor and prayer partner, a loyal supporter of the pastor, assisting in fulfilling the vision and goals God has given the Pastor for the church.The question makes me wonder if the board is wanting to gain an advantage and control over the pastor.It can also to be said that the pastor might have to much control.The truth is the pastor has that control and should lead with humility and direction from God.Every pastor needs the support of the members and every part of the ministry working in harmony.I pray this response helps you with your most sincere question.God Bless
It will depend upon the church. God doesn't care what anyone wears to church as long as it is decent.
In most mainstream denominations the congregation "owns" the church not the pastor. Some churches are created by one person who would "own" it, but in most cases the church is not owned by the pastor. I would be weary of a church where the pastor owns it. The when the denomination or congregation owns the church it provides checks and balances to avoid corruption and megalomania by a pastor or sole person running the church. If a person is a secondary worship leader and desires to be a senior pastor, then since most churches seeking a pastor have a "pulpit committee" that would help vet the candidates you would need to seek out churches that need a pastor and talk to the committee that is charges with finding the pastor. Each church has it's own set of requirements. My husband got out of seminary and got a church right away as a senior pastor and we have been at this one and only church for 22 years. Every congregation is unique and you will just have to contact each one like any other job you seek to have with resumes, recommendations etc.
No. In the Bible it tell us the body is a Holy Temple and should not desecrated.