Pooped Pastors

I was browsing the internet, actually I had a thought and wanted to see if there was any info on my question: what does a pastor do when their ministry assignment changes?  I know the obvious answer is to do what God says, or follow the lead of the Holy Spirit, etc. But, when you are in the midst of serious transition sometimes you look for reassurances that it is God and not you pushing yourself toward change.

In my search I came across this information.  I believe the website is keylife.org:

At any given time, 75% of pastors in America want to quit. 1,500 pastors leave their assignments each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout or contention within their local congregations. 70% of pastors do not have a close friend with whom they can openly share their struggles.*

Chances are that your pastor is pooped. And if you are a pastor...well...you know. It’s a uniquely tough job, and Steve has just launched an equally unique website to help.

Now there’s a safe place of grace and help for the shepherds of God’s flock. Stop by PoopedPastors.com and spread the word!

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* Statistics from Focus on the Family, Fuller Institute of Church Growth and Church Resource
Ministries

 SELAH!  Hm-m-m!  This is a serious indictment against the church. We have to do a better job at taking care of our leaders as they are entrusted to take care of the flock. Encourage a leader today!

To my fellow labourers in the vineyard, Happy Pastoral Appreciation Month!