No one should be allowed into full time ministry …

Until they’ve first learned to successfully make their own way in life through their own initiative and labor.

Otherwise, the Body of Christ will continue to be plagued with legions of insecure people clinging to “ministry” out of need …

Rather than calling.

Paul affirmed this with his own life …

And in his credentials for elders and deacons.

It’s time to return to the Biblical norms he set forth.

Otherwise, don’t be surprised when “pastors” start protecting their positions over others …

Rather than promoting others over themselves as Christ commands.

My wife and I are tired of cleaning up their messes as we minister love and healing to those they’ve insecurely pushed out of the way to elevate their own “leadership” prerogatives …

Because they know they have no other income options.