Scotty. I do agree, the pastor, if he is going to devote the proper amount of time to the job, needs a source of income that does not involve "other work". (Investments, or pay for the job).
But I admire anyone who is willing to do the job for free.
One of the things I know is the "Great Secret" of a church which I am glad to say I do not have anything to do with.. You see, it was started when, after perhaps one too many "Cold Ones" a man said "Now Religion, that's where the real money is, I'm going to start a Church" And so he did.. NOT based on any Bible the world had ever seen.. And very clearly not a church of God.
A friend of mine can tell you more than I about the church. But when she found the great secret.. She left it.. Me. I found the secret first (Since I read the eye witness report of his decision to found it).
Sadly. I'm not making that up.
I will not name him, He is not a member of this forum and I know of nobody in this forum that belongs to that "church".. Though we all know of people (Big name sheep) who belong to it..
I am also aware of several so-called "Christian" churches who have expelled members because they did not drop enough coin in the collection basket...
This is why I praise the Man who is willing to do the job for free.