Having been a pastor I believe you're neglecting one of the main reasons why pastors don't last in the ministry anymore than 5 years. One of the main reasons is church boards. Church boards are often abusive and have unrealistic expectations of their pastors and their families. I have seen where some churches don't even want their pastors to have any time off. They say they can have two weeks off a year but only to study the Bible not for vacation! They want to control their families and all their time. They expect their pastors to do a million things, and still give them filet mignon sermon They do not hardly give them time to give themself to the Word of God and prayer. Also, they cannot spend time with their wife and family and wonder why their families fall apart. Church boards are made of sheep shepherding the shepherd or overseeing the overseer which is not scriptural.
Thank You So Much, You are a Blessing
Having been a pastor I believe you're neglecting one of the main reasons why pastors don't last in the ministry anymore than 5 years. One of the main reasons is church boards. Church boards are often abusive and have unrealistic expectations of their pastors and their families. I have seen where some churches don't even want their pastors to have any time off. They say they can have two weeks off a year but only to study the Bible not for vacation! They want to control their families and all their time. They expect their pastors to do a million things, and still give them filet mignon sermon They do not hardly give them time to give themself to the Word of God and prayer. Also, they cannot spend time with their wife and family and wonder why their families fall apart. Church boards are made of sheep shepherding the shepherd or overseeing the overseer which is not scriptural.