What is considered "full time ministry"?

Simple.  If you aren't bi-vocational, you are in full time ministry.

I completely agree with this, yet that isn't the intent of the parameters for posting on this site, is it?  Some I've wondered about, and I'm sure that others have too.

So perhaps it is appropriate for posters, when first posting on this site, to state their qualification for doing so.  Hence, to start this off, though no one has to do so, for sure....

Personally, I guess I'm more like the apostle in that I have a job to provide for my material needs, (don't always make enough, and the body of believers then gives what is lacking), and yet am the eldest leader (for lack of a better way to put it) in a home church.  Have been for years.  I assume that this qualifies me to post on this site.

Good morning, jiggyfly.  I agree - being new here - it would be helpful to know what the intended parameters are for posting in this forum.  Not only so we can comply with the intentions of the administrators, but also so we can know that the background of the “posters” is in harmony with that intent. 

As for myself, I have been in full-time ministry for many years.  I am a degreed, licensed, and ordained minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ and have served in full-time ministry over the past 32 years as a pastor, educator, evangelist, and Biblical Counselor. I am also a writer, having written two books, and have written columns and articles for a number of newspapers.

Currently, I am a semi-retired Christian Counselor working with those referred to me by local pastors or other church leaders.  In addition, I work with the local probation office of our county court system as a court appointed counselor. 

Whether or not the administrators of this forum was interested in this information, I am not sure.  Nevertheless, maybe it will help others who post in this forum know a little about who I am. 

BLESSINGS,

Doc
Ephesians 3:20
 

The court system places no limitations on my Biblical approach to counseling.  As a matter of fact, some actually encourage it, as they realize that for many, no other form of counseling or therapy has produced desirable results.  Those referred to me by the probation office are informed of who I am and of my approach.  They can opt out for a secular counselor if they so wish.   

I have written two books, as well as a number of booklets and articles.  One book addresses the problem of depression in our society - even among Christians and those in full time ministry - and the other is written on the irrefutable scientific evidence supporting the authority of scripture as Divinely inspired. 

I will not mention the book titles, as it would appear I came here to promote my books - which I didn't - and it would also compromise my anonymity - which I have no interest in doing at this time.  BLESSINGS.  Doc