Hundreds of former senior pastors say these were the crucial elements missing from the final churches they led before quitting the pastorate.
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Threat of Divorce Hard to Spot Among Churchgoing Couples
Before a divorce, churchgoers in troubled marriages look a lot like their happily married counterparts at church.
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Pastors Grow More Polarized on Islam
Protestant pastors are increasingly polarized about Islam, with a growing share labeling the Muslim faith violent while a sharply rising minority calls it spiritually good.
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Protestant Pastors Support, but Rarely Preach, Animal Welfare
Protestant pastors overwhelmingly agree humanity has a God-given duty to care for animals. They just don’t mention it much from the pulpit.
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Pope Francis Improves Protestant Pastors’ Views of Catholic Church
Pope Francis is boosting the reputation of the Catholic Church among Protestant pastors in America. Nearly 4 in 10 say the pope, known for his humility and concern for the poor, has had a positive impact on their opinions of the Catholic Church.
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Despite Stresses, Few Pastors Give Up on Ministry
Though pastors are stressed about money and overwhelming ministry demands, only one percent abandon the pulpit each year, Lifeway Research finds.
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