Although some may classify it as a tough, thankless job, most pastors would undeniably admit that it is definitely the most rewarding. was one more life changed today?” The resounding “yes” is what keeps them going. And at night, most pastors don’t lay their head on their pillows and ask themselves, “Was today too difficult?” Instead they ask, “Was it worth it. Seeing lives changed because of Jesus Christ’s redeeming work on the Cross drives them to persevere another day. In the face of all of these statistics, the question that begs to be asked is, “Why would anyone enter into a vocation with so much adversity against them from the start?” 33% believed ministry was a hazard to their family.50% of pastors would leave if they believed they could make a living doing something else.60% of pastors’ wives hold full-time jobs or are involved in careers to meet family needs.

70% of pastors don’t have someone whom they consider a close friend – someone they can confide in.80% of pastors believe their ministry affected their families negatively.80% of seminary and Bible college graduates will leave ministry within the first 5 years.81% suffer marriage problems due to insufficient time with their wives.90% of pastors work more than 46 hours per week.1500 pastors leave the ministry every month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout, or conflict in their church.Click on the picture above to view a short video from the Miller Management staff.

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