"Seldom are foreign Christian leaders able to perceive the motives of those whom they support. Those supported may be articulate and communicative, especially when visitors are present, but not minister out of a deep conviction or God's call. They rather minister because the job provides an income that they would otherwise not have. For example, the executive director of a major Pentecostal group in Uganda said, "I would jump to another religious group if they paid me more. Currently I am not making enough to live on the level I desire. Many of the pastors under me feel the same". (Van Rheenen, 1976). ("Using Money in Missions. The Good The bad and The Ugly " EMQ January 2002, Gailyn Van Rheenen Professor fo missions Abilene Christian University Works among Kipsigis of Kenya Church of Christ non instrument)
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