by Mitch Randall | Feb 11, 2022 | Opinion
There has been much talk lately about clergy burnout. Barna Group reported at the end of 2021 that 38% of clergy considered leaving ministry during the pandemic. Personally, I have spoken to numerous ministers confirming that data. While most of the attention to...
by Dennis Bickers | Nov 5, 2015 | Opinion
Going into ministry used to be considered a life-long calling, but we see increasing numbers of people leaving the ministry well before retirement. Recent seminary graduates will leave the ministry within five years after graduation, on average. There are many reasons...
by EthicsDaily.com Staff | May 15, 2002 | News
The time crunch is the greatest stressor for American clergy, according to a new study conducted by Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. “Seventy-four percent of pastors responding to our survey reported that the greatest stress they experience relates to...
