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10 Powerful Truths About Pastors

6. Many are struggling financially.

They are struggling with their own personal finances; and they are struggling to understand church finances.

7. They are challenged greatly by the pace of change in culture.

Some of the older pastors (50 and up) particularly lament how different the world and serving the church is today than just a decade ago.

8. They are stressed for time.

Sixty hours a week, noted above, is not sufficient time to meet all the demands upon them.

9. Many have struggling families.

This comment came on another post as I was preparing this post: “I have pastored my church for 13 years now, and I am looking for a secular job. My kids have abandoned the church as they became adults, as I have fought a small group of power peddlers the entire time. I am tired of seeing my family treated as hired help and employees, not to mention myself. I will never leave the ministry. I know more than ever God has called me to the ministry. I will always serve Him in whatever capacity I am in. I love preaching and will continue to do so as the opportunity arises. But I just can’t deal with this situation any longer.”

10. Some pastors are experiencing true depression.

See my post on this topic on July 18, 2011. Note the comments as well.

Pastors are my heroes. I pray for my pastor and others. I truly love pastors.

What do you think of these 10 items?

Pastors: What would you add?