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Let’s Talk About a Raise

I had only been their pastor for a few weeks when I asked for a raise in my weekly pay — but I had a plan.   The people were gracious and doing the best they could. The church had been through a split and attendance was down to 20 or 30 worshippers on SundayContinue reading “Let’s Talk About a Raise”

A pay raise for your pastor

Am I really going to ask for a raise after only being here two weeks? That is exactly what I did, but I had good reasons. I was a full-time seminary student, pastoring a small church and working 15-20 hours a week at a part-time job. I had figured out the needs of our familyContinue reading “A pay raise for your pastor”