“The Bible is a book, but it is not just a book. It is the revealed truth of God, the self-revelation of the Creator of the universe by which He explains His world and His work within it to bring life and salvation.”
A newly released report by Barna Group and Gloo finds that while emotional strain and exhaustion has improved among pastors in the U.S., satisfaction has decreased from 72% in 2015 to 52% in 2026.
Sometimes I cringe when I think of my young days as a pastor. I started pastoring full-time at age 20, and only the grace of God and the love of forgiving churches helped me survive.
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