Why are so many pastors considering leaving the ministry? Is it the pandemic? Is it the political and racial polarization? Is it something else? Join David and Curtis as they delve into the growing crisis of pastoral burnout, including a very personal story from Curtis about his own journey to becoming a “former senior pastor”.
Show Notes:
–Barna Group – 38% of U.S. Pastors Have Thought About Quitting Full-Time Ministry in the Past Year
–Kate Shellnutt – The Pastors Aren’t All Right: 38% Consider Leaving Ministry
–Barna Group – The Mental & Emotional Health of Pastors and Their Congregants Amid COVID-19
–Wendy Wang and Alysse Elhage – Here’s Who Stopped Going to Church During the Pandemic
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