I believe the whole congregation of the church, not just the deacons or a board, should have full disclosure about the budget, including the Pastor’s salary, and the power to approve or disapprove.

As far as Nonprofits are concerned, technically the board is supposed to represent the community but in real life they see themselves as stewards of the nonprofit or worse just controlled by the Director. That mindset has to change first.

I hate to see Pastors and Directors making tons of money when there are so many poor in their congregation or community. But I don’t believe in FORCE either.

We just need to do our best to live up to our own values and convince others to follow.