THE PRESSURES ON PASTORS
The findings of a recent survey of pastors conducted by the Fuller Institute of Church Growth indicated that: 90% worked more than 46 hours a week. 80% believed that pastoral ministry is affecting their families negatively. (33% said it was an outright hazard to their family.) 75% reported a significant crisis due to stress at least once in their ministry. 50% felt unable to meet the needs of the job. 90% felt they were inadequately trained to cope with the demands placed on them by the ministry. 40% reported a serious conflict with a parishioner at least once a month. 70% of pastors do not have someone they consider a close friend. 37% have been involved in inappropriate sexual behavior with someone in the church. 70% say they have a lower self-image after they’ve pastored than when they started. From Youthworker UPDATE, Youth Specialties, February 1992
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