Those who serve God by serving His people are themselves people in relationship with Jesus. Their life issues are the same as those faced by members of the congregations they attend. They must care for their relationship with Christ, like the people they spiritually oversee.

When members struggle, they go to the pastor or his wife. To whom does the pastor and wife go? Pastors and their families need the same experience of grace, support, encouragement and accountability as those they minister among. When this is lacking, the statics are shocking:

1,500 pastors leave the ministry each month

50% of pastors’ marriages end in divorce

Two out of three engaged in ministry struggle with pornography

80% of seminary graduates will leave the ministry within five years of graduation

Unrealistic expectations cause tension and destabilize the pastor’s family