In this episode, Tom & Scott conclude their discussion about 8 of the most significant struggles Pastors face. In the article by Thom Rainer, he points out these 8 struggles Pastors face:

  • most criticism and conflict or non-doctrinal issues mostly trivial issues
  • Family problems. Many Pastors struggle with expectations by church members. Problems with family time. Also they struggle with “the glass house syndrome”
  • Stress the pastors life is full of emotional highs and lows. Often times fueled by unreasonable expectations
  • Depression that is kept secret but very real
  • Burn out. Pastors put in up to 70 hours a week.
  • Sexual problems. Often times pastors escape with either pornography or an affair.
  • Financial problems. The majority of pastors make a small salary and often times struggle financially
  • Time management surrounding attending meetings anytime the church stores are open. This can be so demanding that pastors put church meetings ahead of their family

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