The Pastor with a Side Hustle

I once went to a physiotherapist who was also a chiropodist and chiropractor. He also dabbled in a few other things. While treating me, he’d share his opinions on other topics too. He was somewhat effective, but I didn’t know how much to trust someone who didn’t seem to know how to stick to his core business.

I’ve seen the same thing with pastors.

Pastors must know God well and love people. We’re called to do a lot of things: preach, provide pastoral care, and do some administration. Many ...