Pastors and other ministers can find themselves and their incomes stretched very thin. It is easy to give in to the feelings of finding a part time job for a second salary just to make ends meet and provide the basics for your family. Yes, that is a possibility, but being a pastor is a full-time job and then some and carries with it many responsibilities.
Lifting the financial burden off your family and increasing your income may be easier than you thought. There is a great potential for you to reach your financial objectives through starting a wedding income ministry. Did you know you could make an extra $5,000 to $10,000 each year with just a few hours each week. What could you do for your family with that type of extra income? You might take your family to Disneyland? You might buy that much needed second car. You might get that dental work done. You might send your kids to college. Or you might just use it to pay off some bills. It is always a good idea to invest in your own education. Although it may not be extravagent, it is probably something you need and have just been putting off.
No one deserves a raise more than ministers. They tend to be well trained and educated, and yet very underpaid. You can take the approach of just waiting and hoping that the board or your boss gives you a raise or that the economy suddenly and miraculously improves, or you can take the approach of giving yourself a raise the way people have been doing for centuries, by taking action. As a licensed and/or ordained minister you can become involved in the wedding ministry. You already possess the credentials, training, and expertise needed to take your place. And you will be providing an important service that people truly need. that many people need.
At this very moment, there are people who are either sifting through the Yellow Pages or surfing the Internet looking for YOU! You will learn how to connect-the-dots with the wedding industry and you will gain the knowhow and resources to connect with people who are looking for a minister or pastor to perform their marriage ceremony. You will then be able to finally begin to make the money that you deserve.
Most weddings cost over $25,000 considering all that is involved. That figure boggles the mind. Yet, thousands of couples are willing to pay that much for their dream wedding. When you think about it, the minister's wedding fee is such a small percentage of that amount. The minister is the biggest bargain of the wedding. But, many ministers are hesitant to set a fee. There are many professionals needed to create a successful wedding - wedding professionals, singers, musicians, wedding planners, florists, caterers, custodians, sound techs, wedding coordinators, D.J.'s, cake decorators, photographers and anyone who might be present for the wedding or the rehearsal. Do not be mistaken, there is money in the wedding budget for the minister. In fact, you are the most essential professional there. You are both wanted and needed.
There are many ways to get started, however, the fastest and best way is to find a mentor who has already been successful and be mentored. There are certain requirements. You must be able to speak in front of a crowd. You must have a beautiful wedding ceremony that is flexible and adaptable. You will need to have a ready made collection of the most popular wedding readings and several different versions of wedding vows and ring vows. You must know how to interview couples and how to land the job. You will also need to know how to publicize your new wedding ministry. It is easier than you think if you learn the simple secret that makes people successful here. If you follow this simple system the real problem will be that you will be asked to do more weddings than you have time to do and will be turning people down. One blessing is that you will be meeting and helping so many young families.
All you have to do is to do what you do best, and, after all, you are performing a much needed service. You can always meet with wedding planners and coordinators and let them know of your availability to perform weddings. Once you get involved in the wedding industry, you will be able to see the potential not only for yourself but for your entire family.
This article may be small, but it can make a big difference in your life. It can help you jump start your new income by learning more about the wedding industry. Pastors, Music Ministers, Youth Ministers, Associate Pastors, Worship Leaders, Chaplains, both men and women, and Ordained Ministers of any kind are essential players in the wedding and event business. You can be richly recompensed for your time, skills, and expertise. Why leave leave your financial future in someone else's control when you have the ability to take charge of it yourself. - 15615
Lifting the financial burden off your family and increasing your income may be easier than you thought. There is a great potential for you to reach your financial objectives through starting a wedding income ministry. Did you know you could make an extra $5,000 to $10,000 each year with just a few hours each week. What could you do for your family with that type of extra income? You might take your family to Disneyland? You might buy that much needed second car. You might get that dental work done. You might send your kids to college. Or you might just use it to pay off some bills. It is always a good idea to invest in your own education. Although it may not be extravagent, it is probably something you need and have just been putting off.
No one deserves a raise more than ministers. They tend to be well trained and educated, and yet very underpaid. You can take the approach of just waiting and hoping that the board or your boss gives you a raise or that the economy suddenly and miraculously improves, or you can take the approach of giving yourself a raise the way people have been doing for centuries, by taking action. As a licensed and/or ordained minister you can become involved in the wedding ministry. You already possess the credentials, training, and expertise needed to take your place. And you will be providing an important service that people truly need. that many people need.
At this very moment, there are people who are either sifting through the Yellow Pages or surfing the Internet looking for YOU! You will learn how to connect-the-dots with the wedding industry and you will gain the knowhow and resources to connect with people who are looking for a minister or pastor to perform their marriage ceremony. You will then be able to finally begin to make the money that you deserve.
Most weddings cost over $25,000 considering all that is involved. That figure boggles the mind. Yet, thousands of couples are willing to pay that much for their dream wedding. When you think about it, the minister's wedding fee is such a small percentage of that amount. The minister is the biggest bargain of the wedding. But, many ministers are hesitant to set a fee. There are many professionals needed to create a successful wedding - wedding professionals, singers, musicians, wedding planners, florists, caterers, custodians, sound techs, wedding coordinators, D.J.'s, cake decorators, photographers and anyone who might be present for the wedding or the rehearsal. Do not be mistaken, there is money in the wedding budget for the minister. In fact, you are the most essential professional there. You are both wanted and needed.
There are many ways to get started, however, the fastest and best way is to find a mentor who has already been successful and be mentored. There are certain requirements. You must be able to speak in front of a crowd. You must have a beautiful wedding ceremony that is flexible and adaptable. You will need to have a ready made collection of the most popular wedding readings and several different versions of wedding vows and ring vows. You must know how to interview couples and how to land the job. You will also need to know how to publicize your new wedding ministry. It is easier than you think if you learn the simple secret that makes people successful here. If you follow this simple system the real problem will be that you will be asked to do more weddings than you have time to do and will be turning people down. One blessing is that you will be meeting and helping so many young families.
All you have to do is to do what you do best, and, after all, you are performing a much needed service. You can always meet with wedding planners and coordinators and let them know of your availability to perform weddings. Once you get involved in the wedding industry, you will be able to see the potential not only for yourself but for your entire family.
This article may be small, but it can make a big difference in your life. It can help you jump start your new income by learning more about the wedding industry. Pastors, Music Ministers, Youth Ministers, Associate Pastors, Worship Leaders, Chaplains, both men and women, and Ordained Ministers of any kind are essential players in the wedding and event business. You can be richly recompensed for your time, skills, and expertise. Why leave leave your financial future in someone else's control when you have the ability to take charge of it yourself. - 15615
About the Author:
Dr. Kelly Carr is a 20 year veteran of the wedding ministry. He is the creator of popular Wedding Income Toolkit for Ministers at WeddingIncome.com. To learn more about how to perform weddings and increase your income visit his website. Be sure to pick up a free copy of the Pre-marriage Counseling Outline while you are there and view the many wedding income resources that are available.
