By Herschel Patton Several good articles have been written lately concerning preacher pay. Preferred Risk Insurance Company has circulated a leaflet entitled “How To Properly Insure Your Church and Provide Intelligently For Your Minister.” Under “How Much Should Your Minister Be Paid,” the leaflet says, `Ask yourself these questions . . . . 1. Would you …
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Scriptural Support of the Gospel Preacher
By Jimmy Tuten, Jr. In the April, 1976 issue of Searching The Scriptures, Connie Adams pointed out how sensitive the subject of the support of preachers is to both preachers and congregations. For fear of being accused of preaching for the money few preachers have addressed themselves to the subject and consequently many churches are untaught …
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Preaching: Relevant and Pertinent
By Larry Ray Hafley Preaching should be relevant and pertinent. So what else is new? Every generation seeks to teach timely topics. Yet, each fancies that it is the first to stress the need for “up to date” declaration. Subconsciously, it is assumed that past eras were content with the proclamation of an antiquated, out-dated gospel. …
Why Omit What Christ Appointed and Appoint What He Omitted?
By Ron Halbrook For the truth’s sake, Christ should be taken out of so-called Christmas. There is nothing wrong with a Seasonal Celebration including family gatherings, holiday decorations, exchange of gifts, respite from work, special foods, and a break for schools. But in the realm of religion, we dare not act in Christ’s name without having …
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