Would you say it's a normative model? I'm from India where I don't see any other option other than bivoc right now (if I want to be faithful). I would like to see Christians in my country mature to the point where they tithe generously but that's nowhere close to the reality.
Do you plan to write a booklet on the topic? Would be really valuable as blog post are lost in time but books remain. Your model will have to be adopted widely for the next foreseeable future as the fat years seem to be truly over.
Do you see a time when we will be able to go back to the Biblical, perhaps in the next 100 years?
Well, bivoc is clearly a biblical option and depending on your current situation, you can be full-time right now.
Would you say it's a normative model? I'm from India where I don't see any other option other than bivoc right now (if I want to be faithful). I would like to see Christians in my country mature to the point where they tithe generously but that's nowhere close to the reality.
No, I think it is an option and you have to consider what is best for your particular situation.
Wow, small world! I've never met him but I used to go to another branch of the same church as he pastors. I'll have to catch hold of him next time.
Solid take
Do you plan to write a booklet on the topic? Would be really valuable as blog post are lost in time but books remain. Your model will have to be adopted widely for the next foreseeable future as the fat years seem to be truly over.
can you expand on point 3? do you mean so the congregation isn't a pastor's sole source of income in case a church closes?
Yes.