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Andi Pantli ANDI PANTLI

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1 Corinthians 9:13-14 a 1 CORINTHIANS 9:13-14 Don’t you know that those who serve in the temple get their food from the temple, and that those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the altar?...

1 Corinthians 9:13-14 b 1 CORINTHIANS 9: In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

Biblical models 3 Biblical models on how to finance a church 1. The self-sufficient model (The Apostle Paul)

Biblical models 3 Biblical models on how to finance a church 1. The self-sufficient model (The Apostle Paul) 2. The all-in model (situation during the revival in Jerusalem)

1 Corinthians 9:7-11 a ACTS 2:44-45 All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.

Biblical models 3 Biblical models on how to finance a church 1. The self-sufficient model (The Apostle Paul) 2. The all-in model (situation during the revival in Jerusalem) 3. The tithing model (model for a church which grows healthily)

Matthew 5:17 MATTHEW 5:17 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.

Level of faith Level of faith (from a child to a mature Christian) Faith level A: “I have to, so I do it!”

Level of faith Level of faith (from a child to a mature Christian) Faith level A: “I have to, so I do it!” Faith level B: “I don’t have to, so I want to do it!”

1 Corinthians 9:7-11 a 1 CORINTHIANS 9:8 Doesn’t the Law say the same thing? For it is written in the Law of Moses: “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.”

1 Corinthians 9:7-11 a 1 CORINTHIANS 9:7-11 Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its grapes? Who tends a flock and does not drink of the milk? Do I say this merely on human authority? Doesn’t the Law say the same thing? …

1 Corinthians 9:7-11 b … For it is written in the Law of Moses: “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.” Is it about oxen that God is concerned? Surely he says this for us, doesn’t he? Yes, this was written for us, because when farmers plow and thresh, they should be able to do so in the hope of sharing in the harvest. If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much if we reap a material harvest from you?

Gospels of finance The three “Gospels of finance” 1. Gospel of prosperity = overpaid pastors

Gospels of finance The three “Gospels of finance” 1. Gospel of prosperity = overpaid pastors 2. Gospel of poverty = underpaid pastors (church in Corinth)

Gospels of finance The three “Gospels of finance” 1. Gospel of prosperity = overpaid pastors 2. Gospel of poverty = underpaid pastors (church in Corinth) 3. Gospel of generosity = Blessed to be a blessing!

Statistics 1 Statistic from pastoral resources (USA): Per month 1500 pastors give up

Statistics 2 Statistic from pastoral resources (USA): Per month 1500 pastors give up 50% of the pastors get divorced

Statistics 3 Statistic from pastoral resources (USA): Per month 1500 pastors give up 50% of the pastors get divorced 40% of the pastors commit adultery

Statistics 4 Statistic from pastoral resources (USA): 70% of the pastors are depressive and physically low

Statistics 5 Statistic from pastoral resources (USA): 70% of the pastors are depressive and physically low 80% of the pastors and wives are discouraged and feel incapable

Statistics 6 Statistic from pastoral resources (USA): 80% of theological graduates are not working in the ministry after 5 years

2 Corinthians 9:6-8 a 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-8 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,...

2 Corinthians 9:6-8 b 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-8 … not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

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