In the Part One, we defined clericalism, discussed its negative impact on the Church, the concerns raised by some church leaders to fight it and methods believers may use to uproot it. In this Part, we wish to continue with the strategies churches must adopt to fight the cultural canker …
Read More »Why Churches Must Unite To Fight Against Clericalism (1)
A careful examination of today’s Church in the light of the New Testament Scriptures exposes a culture of division existing in the Church between pastors and the multitude of believers. Pastors are often considered first-best Christians equipped exclusively with spiritual gifts to function as active ministers while the multitude of …
Read More »Regarding Pastors As Servants of Christ And How They Must Serve
The Word of God is a two-edged sword. It speaks to both the flock of God and the ministers of God who shepherd the flock. The ministers are appointed to oversee the people of God as they pray and feed them the word of God. However, as humans, many preachers …
Read More »Is It Wrong For Pastors To Be Adequately Catered For Or Financially Supported? (2)
In the Part One, I drew attention to how many people wish to see that men of God always appear wretched. Thus, they hate seeing pastors dress decently and drive in relatively nice cars. One thing people must understand is that when God pulls a person from his profession or …
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