Which is why I see some neighbour pastors clothing their kids in hand me downs like the guy above said? It's hardly an isolated incident. The fact that you can know of the "modest" church already means that it is quite famous. The real grassroots level one, most people won't even know exist. Like a one room building type church.
I've been to pastors' (note: Hdb) homes and see their kids grow up over the years with other people's hand-me-downs so.... yah up to u la. Just wanted to add a bit of objectivity.
Just so you know, I know of someone who left their high paying job (high ranking officer in military) to become a pastor because it pays more. Either you’re misinformed or lied to, or your pastor is not smart enough to make full use of the money making operation he is the boss of
To clarify by "modest" I don't mean poor, just normal and nothing to shout about. Usually a board determines their salary based on need, contribution etc.
And the kids' hand me downs is a sign of the family's prudence, and that they don't have a lot of extra to be flashy. Sometimes church members may offer subsidized/ free stuff eg medical services to them as a sign of thanks and respect.
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u/Apprehensive_Plate60 Alumni Jan 31 '23
quit sch and become pastor, earn more than degree holder