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Why Do Nearly Half of Pastors Consider Quitting Every Year?

Why Do Nearly Half of Pastors Consider Quitting Every Year?

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Burnout isn’t unique to Silicon Valley tech workers or teachers who’ve had one too many parent-teacher conferences. It’s become a defining feature of modern work across industries — and pastors are no exception. For decades, many assumed spiritual leaders were somehow insulated from the pressures that drive people out of their jobs. But new research…