To sum it up in a nut shell!!!!
The reason quality musicians expect good pay is b/c they 1st of all be at the church more than the Pastor does and has way more responsibilities than da Pastor.... It's just so happen that he has the most important part and that's bringing the word.He don't have to really do nuthing but hear from the Lord. Musicians gotta Learn songs,get instruments,set up equipment,go to 3 different rehearsals and prolly be at bible study also,and so on... Just think about stuff before u come on an Gospel Musician site venting CRAP!!!!
If a preacher gift is to preach then why is he not preaching for free then and working an part-time job if it's God giving.... And dude,ur getting screwed if ur using your gift for free.... Oh,my bad, getting used for free.... All dat hard work for nuthing.... Pityful Doc!!!!
I'm praying for u and your wallet to be healed!!!!
Ok, this is hilarious. I've been following this thread (and loving the discussion, by the way) and since someone else mentioned looking at your profile, I decided to take a look myself.
How about this: I know your pastor (Donald)! LOL!!! And I know his brother, YOUR BISHOP, Dr. Anthony Chavers, who pastors Eden Christian Center in Stockbridge. My good friend used to lead P&W there. I've met him and his wife (and their beautiful daughter, baby Eden)... we even had dinner together after I went to church there once. I also know his godson, who is a good friend of mine as well.
Now I'm trying to figure out if I should tell him what you think about his role as pastor. LOL!!! He can't possibly know that his drummer thinks his role is more important than his... lol.
HILARIOUS! What a small world. Watch what you say online, darlin.