What does the Bible really say about paying pastors and holding them accountable? Most churches get at least one of these wrong.

In this sermon from 1 Timothy 5:17-25, we explore how God calls the church to rightly recognize the role of elders. Scripture teaches that faithful pastors are worthy of honor, including financial support, but also must be held to a high standard of accountability.

This message unpacks what it means to pay elders who labor in preaching and teaching and how the church must guard against favoritism, false accusations, and unaddressed sin. A healthy church doesn’t ignore leadership, it both supports and evaluates it according to God’s Word.