I try to do more here than just post links to other blogs, but the issue of pastors leaving the ministry is a huge concern for me and should be for all Christians. Of course, there is enough blame to go around, churches blame pastors for wanting to leave, pastors point to problem people. Regardless of the reason, let us all pray for God to give sustainability to his ministers.
Read Joining God in His Work: Why Are So Many Pastors Leaving?
I hope the statistics are wrong, but if they aren’t,
50% of Pastors have considered leaving the ministry in the last months.
80% of seminary and Bible school graduates who enter the ministry will leave the ministry within the first five years.
85% of pastors said their greatest problem is they are sick and tired of dealing with problem people, such as disgruntled elders, deacons, worship leaders, worship teams, board members, and associate pastors.
90% said the hardest thing about ministry is dealing with uncooperative people.
1 out of every 10 ministers will actually retire as a minister in some form.
I didn’t know you were going to include me in your blog. I am impressed.