Think of local churches and televangelist.
2007-03-20 01:39:02 · 24 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Lord, yes. They work really hard and are under constant scrunity. I used to be an assistant to the Pastor of our Church. He got no days off and often worked 12 to 16 hour days. Pastor's are expected to tend to the "flock" and never ever make a mistake. It is a hard job. I wouldn't want it.
2007-03-20 01:43:16 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Local churches--sure. Their pastors have a job, and fulfill a need in the community. Going beyond "spreading the word", they advise and council troubled members of the congregation (and outsiders as well). They help to organize food drives, blood drives, clothing distributions, and other charitable deeds and services. They are a calming influence in the community during times of personal or widespread crisis.
Televangelists--that's iffy. I believe that at one time, televangelists may have had a sincere message that they were trying to spread, especially to those unable to attend services in their own communities. Remember, television and radio came about long before mass -transit was in use. But over time, their salaries became inflated, and as has happened with others, the almighty dollar took hold of them.
2007-03-20 01:48:28 · answer #2 · answered by iamnoone 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not just anyone can be a preacher.
Being a preacher is a calling from God.
With my pastor it is very evident God speaks through him.
Other Church members as well as I will be going through something or praying about something, and when he is preaching or just in conversation he'll say something as if God is answering us.
Don't just think preachers just work on Wednesday and Sundays.
They are on call 24/7
They visit the sick, the needy, they make hospital visits.
Some are involved in missions.
I know there are some preachers who are not true to the calling, but there are some who take their calling very seriously.
They are responsilble for teaching the Word of God.
My pastor's passion is the lead the lost to Christ.
2007-03-20 02:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by Spoken4 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you consider a "real" career.
If a real career is a job that one performs for pay, and the preacher is being paid for his or her service, then yes.
If you are trying to imply that a spiritual leader is not aiding society, then I (even though I'm not a Christian) would have to disagree with you.
Even though I believe some people (such as Benny Hinn and others) to be fraudulent, the truth is that some people do believe in him, and he is providing a service that some people are willing to pay for. This, by definition, is a career.
2007-03-20 01:54:30 · answer #4 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is a career--although not often salaried. And because it is a 24/7 job, which includes babysitting the flock, I never chose it.
Instead, missionary work seemed so challenging that my wife are volunteer missionaries and I give Bible presentations, showing people things they never dreamed were in the Bible. We recieve the satisfaction that we will see some of them in eternity--Yes, we do not work for a salary.
The benefits of a Christian lifestyle places you above the world of competition and self-exaultation. It is the only system that will prevail throughout eternity--The servant is greatest in My kingdom, Jesus said.
Would you be satified with eternal life, my friend, if you had done nothing to bring others to the Kingdom? No, and God does not allow sel-centered individuals there. To quote Jesus, "they have received their reward [already]"
So, my on-line friend, we are called to the "career" of presenting the "good news" to others.
One more thing, there is a page published that proves Israel's mission, failures, and why Jesus had to come. It is published Online at: www.revelado.org/70weeks.htm
Blessings and peace, One-Way
P.S.: Have your calculator ready, that site mathematically proves Jesus as the Messiah.
2007-03-20 02:00:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Speaking for local churches, only if you consider counseling people who are mourning, providing guidance to a drug addict (our ministers in our town all are certified in counseling), working with college students away from home for the first time, assisting at the homeless shelters, running the church, leading the services, guiding the outreach of the church, a career.
2007-03-20 01:46:10 · answer #6 · answered by chico2149 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's more noble than being a business man and amounting vast sums of money.
What I mean by this is that there's plenty of people pumping out materials, and not enough people giving some real insight and wisdom to help people with their daily life.
Now, my opinion is this, a christian preacher is pretty much worthless, because all they are doing is talking out of the bible, they aren't giving people their real insights, because frankly, the church won't let them. True, some preachers are really good, and will talk from personal experience, but those are few, as for the rest, they pretty much just spout something having to do with Jesus. And yes, jesus is great and all, but come on, is that going to help people out? I think not.
2007-03-20 01:46:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Local Church pastor--yes. Televangelist--No.
2007-03-20 02:09:59 · answer #8 · answered by GLSigma3 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes and for some its a very good career
2007-03-20 01:42:08 · answer #9 · answered by prole1984 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most clergy have spent years in school for their occupation, as far as I know.
and since I'm jewish, iirc my "clergy" spend even more time in education. some as much as some doctors.
considering whats involved and how much it pays, I'd say it deserves way more than being called a "career" let alone being doubted as a real one.
you one of those disgusting people who don't appriciate women who have a life as a housewife and stay at home mother, as being legitimately productive?
2007-03-20 01:45:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋