Current Update on Why Pastors Are Quitting

Podcast Episode #227

We update listeners on 10 current reasons that pastors are leaving the ministry.

Some highlights from today’s episode include:

Don’t go into ministry unless you are called.
I wonder how many pastors’ dreams have died, and they are now struggling to move forward.
More pastors are forced/asked to resign than those who are outright fired.
Pastoral care can be taught in seminary, but you’ll never be prepared for all that may come your way as a pastor.
The only reason you should be in ministry is if you have a sense of call.
Your call to ministry not only calls you but sustains you as well.
Don’t mistake traditions in the church for stability.
Don’t start a church as an escape from problems. Start a church to reach a community.

The 10 reasons we are seeing pastors leave the church are:

Worn out from conflict.
Dreams that have died.
Forced resignations.
Overwhelmed with responsibilities.
Don’t understand how to do some aspects of ministry.
Realized they didn’t have a call.
Overwhelmed with cultural changes.
Can’t keep up with changes.
Desire to start a church.
Desire to go into marketplace ministry.

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