Backwoods Presbyterian
Puritanboard Amanuensis
This is a two-part question and poll.
The first part is a general question as to whether or not your church has a manse/parsonage (there is no real difference just a different term) for your Pastor. For those who do not know a manse/parsonage is a house or living space provided to the Pastor by the Church.
The second part is a question for Pastors. I would like to know what your thoughts are on Manses/Parsonages and whether you have one or would like to have one.
I have heard both views from Pastors. Some claim Manses are better because they make you more of a part of the Congregation and make leaving a lot easier. Others do not like the "intrusions" that Manses invariable attract. Also some are concerned about the "equity" that one can build up by owning a house, while some Pastors I have talked to who do live in a manse have more "equity" built up than if they did own a house. So I'd like to hear what you think.
The first part is a general question as to whether or not your church has a manse/parsonage (there is no real difference just a different term) for your Pastor. For those who do not know a manse/parsonage is a house or living space provided to the Pastor by the Church.
The second part is a question for Pastors. I would like to know what your thoughts are on Manses/Parsonages and whether you have one or would like to have one.
I have heard both views from Pastors. Some claim Manses are better because they make you more of a part of the Congregation and make leaving a lot easier. Others do not like the "intrusions" that Manses invariable attract. Also some are concerned about the "equity" that one can build up by owning a house, while some Pastors I have talked to who do live in a manse have more "equity" built up than if they did own a house. So I'd like to hear what you think.