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Up to 91% of pastors report experiencing some form of burnout
91%
18% describe themselves as “fried to a crisp” right now
18%
42% of pastors have seriously considered quitting full-time ministry in the past year, largely due to stress, isolation, and division pressures
42%
18% of Protestant senior pastors report contemplating self-harm or suicide within the last year
18%
A majority of pastors (65%) report loneliness and isolation, with nearly one-fifth experiencing this frequently
65%
Pastoral ministry has been reported to negatively affect families by 80% of pastors in some research, with a high proportion feeling unsupported and discouraged.
80%
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