Ep. 149: Do I need to get another job?

How should a pastor seek to provide for his family’s needs when the church isn’t able to fully financially support him? At what point do you go and work an additional job and what might be a good fit? What are some creative solutions to this problem?

Brian and Jim discuss these and much more on this episode of Trenchtalk.


  • Financially support the work of the ministry

  • (2:25) Biblical understanding

  • (9:55) When should a church not support a pastor fully

  • (16:30) Getting creative and setting a plan

  • (19:50) “If you paid us what we’re worth you couldn’t afford us.”

  • (21:25) If you aren’t supported by your church should you leave?

  • (24:00) The things you are called to

  • (28:42) Practical Counsel: Should I stay or should I go?