I've heard it countless times from
pastors: "I quit my job almost every Monday." Of course, it's
typically a tongue-in-cheek statement regarding the letdown many pastors feel
after Sunday. But most pastors say these words with a little bit of truth. They
really do feel the struggles and challenges of being pastor more on Monday than
most other days.
The title of this article could be
"Six Reasons Pastors Want to Quit Their Jobs on Monday," but I've
chosen to take a different approach. I will give the six most common reasons
I've heard for quitting, but then I'll offer rejoinders that offer
encouragement on why they should not quit.
1. "I am emotionally spent
after preaching on Sunday." I understand fully. But don't make hasty
decisions or judgments after such an emotionally draining experience. Most
people will never know what goes into sermon preparation and what it takes out
of the pastor. Hang in there. God will restore your strength.
Continued, here.
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