Why become a minister? I am a trained architect and quite happy doing that, and the financial rewards are enormous. It is not the financial return that makes one an architect. It is seeing what you have designed grow to fruition; the fruit of your labours.
It is much the same in ministry. Seeing the fruit of your labours; the joys in seeing people brought to salvation and grow in grace and knowledge. The trials are many in both fields, and sometimes cause great turmoil and dismay, but the joys outweigh the problems.
Some question the idea of "calling" and quote many scriptures to support their idea. I am one who believes it is a "calling". Whilst fully qualified to do other things, I found I could not do else, but serve, and this has endured some 56 years. At 76, I have no regrets and would continue to serve where I am able. The old maxim still applies..."If you can do anything else, do it."
In the Christian religion, I do not discount emotion and feelings. I do not establish doctrine based on feelings, but I sincerely believe the Lord uses these things to give direction. He speaks through His word, and gives me inner peace when I do the things that please Him and benefit the assemblies of God's people.
Why be a pastor? Here I stand and I can do no other......
Cheers,
Jim