How Much Should You Pay Your Bivocational Pastor?

What is the proper compensation for a bivocational minister? Churches who ask me this question are often concerned that they are not adequately compensating their bivocational minister but are not sure what would be considered fair. Others might be considering calling...

How Many Minimum-Wage Workers Equal a CEO?

In 1981 I bought 100 shares of Exxon stock. It has been the best long-term investment of my life. The company itself (now known as ExxonMobil) is one of the largest and most influential companies in the world. Because I own the stock and receive its annual report, I...