This!☝? I’ve found that the less schooling (seminary) pastors have, the more based and spiritually/theologically sound they are. Having a doctorate in divinity is a huge red flag to me and I proceed with caution. 9 times out of 10 they’re sanctimonious and have zero God fearing character when it counts. They care more about man’s approval than God’s. Kind of like politicians care more about money and power than they care about their constituents. ??♀️
My pastor is also self-ordained. He did not go to seminary school. He is very knowledgeable about God's word and preaches strictly from the Bible. He is NOT like those (Joel Osteen) and other preachers who do NOT preach from the Bible nor really teach from it either; but simply to bring in millions of dollars with as little verses from God they can preach about. Our church is small and old. It needs some work and we need a Sunday school class added on, but our pastor says God does not look at the building itself; it is your heart and your bodily temple he is more concerned about. And fellowship along with the WORD is good for the soul. Amen.
Start a home circle.
Why do you need a professional preacher?
Just read the Bible yourselves and comment on it.
Sing, pray, and help each other out.
We need professional preachers like we need professional politicians.
This!☝? I’ve found that the less schooling (seminary) pastors have, the more based and spiritually/theologically sound they are. Having a doctorate in divinity is a huge red flag to me and I proceed with caution. 9 times out of 10 they’re sanctimonious and have zero God fearing character when it counts. They care more about man’s approval than God’s. Kind of like politicians care more about money and power than they care about their constituents. ??♀️
My pastor is also self-ordained. He did not go to seminary school. He is very knowledgeable about God's word and preaches strictly from the Bible. He is NOT like those (Joel Osteen) and other preachers who do NOT preach from the Bible nor really teach from it either; but simply to bring in millions of dollars with as little verses from God they can preach about. Our church is small and old. It needs some work and we need a Sunday school class added on, but our pastor says God does not look at the building itself; it is your heart and your bodily temple he is more concerned about. And fellowship along with the WORD is good for the soul. Amen.