That question — “Would you keep doing your ministry if you weren’t paid?” — drives me nuts. 

Ministry isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is pay. Some serve as a career, others as a calling — and both deserve respect. 

This episode isn’t about right or wrong; it’s about honesty, healthy boundaries, and giving yourself permission to choose what works for your life, whether that includes a paycheck or not.

What You’ll Hear:

• How the “Would you work for free?” question misses the messy, real-life truth about small church ministry
• Why budgets don’t always reflect the value churches place on ministry roles
• When unclear expectations can lead to hurt—and why clear boundaries protect everyone

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