What is full-time service?

All Christians are called to "full-time" service, in the sense that all believers are called to live a life consecrated to God, in obedience to His Word, and giving an honorable testimony before watching the world. But some believers are called to special service as evangelists, pastors, missionaries, and teachers. Paul and Barnabas (Acts 13:2) are one example. Timothy is another (see 2 Timothy 2:8-9). Most full-time service includes teaching and proclaiming the Word (see 1 Timothy 4:13 and 5:17) and proclaiming the gospel (Romans 10:14). Full-timers are, in effect, special agents sent and supported by the church, who devote themselves to ministry, without the necessity of working to support themselves.