More U.S. Protestant churches are gathering in person since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and pastors say most churchgoers have returned as well.
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Few Pastors Left the Pulpit Despite Increased Pressure
Pastors increasingly feel their role can be overwhelming, yet very few decided to actually leave the ministry in recent years, according to a Lifeway Research study.
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Most Pastors Feel Supported by Other Local Ministers
The vast majority of pastors say they feel support from other ministers in their communities, but that encouragement is less prevalent in some places.
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Most Pastors Say Sexually Abusive Ministers Should Step Down Permanently
A majority of U.S. Protestant pastors say a minister who commits sexual abuse or sexual assault should withdraw permanently from ministry.
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Pastors Value Denominations Now, Not as Sure About the Future
Most pastors believe it is vital for their church to be part of a denomination but doubt the importance of those types of ties lasting another decade.
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Most Pastors Oppose Marijuana Use, Legalization
As more Americans have access to legal marijuana, most U.S. Protestant pastors remain opposed to its use and legalization.
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