Thomas Lindsay. An All Volunteer Pastorate
This extract is from a real church history book written by a real scholar with a real D.D. As you have noticed, in today's world, unearned doctorates are given out like candy bars to unlearned clergy.
This tiny pdf file (330k) - these few pages could have a great effect and actually free up 10's of billions of dollars each year if put into practice. I pray that it will happen. These words are merely echoing the teachings of scripture regarding needs-based financial assistance for those in the Christian communities.
Not just the money is what is in view. Many so-called laymen must be called up for duty. A duty which they will come to love, I know.
Never forget that when one person is elevated above others - the influence of others is lessened. Therefore Jesus urged us not to call any man master. And not to be as heathen who order their affairs by rank. "You are brothers."
We are not blaming any individual today. Let God be the judge. It is the traditional system itself which must be adjusted. Or overhauled in a major way.
If you are in a hurry, just scan the the high-lighted text in the above document.
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Very interesting and informative. It would be good if someone could compile these facts in a form more compatible to today's readers.