PREACHERS AND MONEY: WHERE DO WE DRAW THE LINE?
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Born in the early 70s and raised solely Pentecostal
business and ministry become so blurred that we
Apostolic, I have found it interesting to see so many
no longer recognize the primary purpose of the
churches transition from traditional to contemporary
church (which is to win souls), we are standing on
in their views and beliefs. Although a few remain
the threshold of great tragedy.
unencumbered by the changing of times, many have
As preachers and pastors in particular, we
shifted their practices to align with the modern-day
must remain cognizant of our charge of spreading
church. The status quo seems to be technologically
the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone, and not
advanced ministries plug into a network of other
become distracted or drawn away by the luxuries
ministries to establish an international brand. This
or popularity that we may obtain along our
changing of the tide is something that we as
ministerial journey. While we cannot control what
believers should, at the very least, stop for a
people give us as ministers of the gospel
moment and take note of. Of course, I’m not
(although some do try to control it), we can
suggesting that churches should not advance as our
determine how we represent ourselves and our
world advances. However, when the lines of
heavenly Father as recipients. Should we receive
Kingdom Privilege | 38 | January 2023
