Here is the 2nd top reason why ministers leave the ministry:
Their Anxiety over the Lord’s work
There is a certain burden that comes with being a spiritual leader. The burden ministers carry about the church or ministry often gets too heavy to bear.
Unlike the average church member or deacon, the minister worries over the spiritual wellbeing of others. He is expected to suffer with those who weep. When someone backslides or slacks off, the preacher’s heart is weighed down. He lives in that tension zone where he must learn to balance his love for the backsliding member with God’s holy standard for Christian living.
The minister bears the concern of church finance, whether the offerings will be enough to cover the expenses. When the offerings are down, the minister is often down emotionally. Yes, a preacher almost always thinks about whether there will be enough in the collection plate or church treasury to cover the basis.
If the church pays him, he may feel guilty that his salary makes it difficult for the church to meet its other financial obligations.
If the church has debt, that concerns the minister too. How long will it be before the church can retire the debt, so they can have more financial resources to do more with the Lord's money?
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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