Tabulations: My pastor, My friend
August - September 2006 September 1, 2006
There are more than 300,000 senior pastors serving U.S. Protestant churches. A new survey examines the "unusual relational dynamics" of spiritual leaders.
61% Pastors who have "few close friends." 24% "Introverted" pastors serving "extroverted" ministries. 20% Pastors "dealing with a very difficult family situation." 17% Pastors who feel underappreciated.
Source: Barna Research Group, 2006
Rev. J. Bennett Guess Executive Minister Office of the Executive Minister Local Church Ministries 700 Prospect Ave. Cleveland,Ohio 44115 216-736-3801 guessb@ucc.org
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