Being a pastor is rewarding—but it’s also really hard.
In this video, I share 15 hard truths about pastoring that most people don’t talk about. From the hurt that comes from people leaving your church. Fighting depression, and doubt about your calling as a pastor.
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0:00 Ministry's Hardest Truths
2:15 1.Ministry Is The Hard Job You'll Ever Have
3:22 2. Overwork gets celebrated—but it quietly crushes your family
4:35 3. People act differently around pastors
5:50 4. You’re expected to be “on” 24/7
7:09 5. When people leave your church, it hurts
8:47 6. “Expect betrayal from the people you least thought would hurt you.”
10:09 7. People measure success by the size of your crowd
11:26 8. You’ll battle bitterness—and even depression
12:58 9. Your family will be profoundly affected
14:22 10. You’ll never feel like you’re enough
16:37 11. Money will be tight
18:13 12. Spiritual warfare is real
19:15 13. Leaving a Church Can Be Painful
20:57 14. You’ll think about quitting often
22:50 15. In the end it will be more than worth it
