Why Are Pastors Leaving the Ministry?

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A lot of pastors are leaving the ministry and it has only worsened during the pandemic.  Why?  Dennis shares his own frustrations as a pastor in this very challenging time.  If you are ordained, have you ever considered leaving the ministry?  Or, are you a former pastor that left in frustration? What got you into the ministry and what would made you leave or tempted to leave?  If you’re willing to share please drop me a line via email at denminn@gmail.com or through Twitter by going to @CompanyPolite.  I look forward to hearing from you!Thanks to all of you who have rated the podcast or left a review. The more you can do that, the more this podcast can be found by others.  Also consider subscribing!I have had 28 pastor friends resign this year, by Dan WhitePastors are leaving their congregations after losing their churchgoers to QAnon by Sophia Ankel6 reasons why your pastor is about to quit by Thom RainerFor some pastors, the past year was a sign from God it was time to quit, Religion News ServiceFailing Pastor BlogBe sure to rate us and leave a review.  Share the podcast with others!  Questions? Send an email: denminn@gmail.com.  website: spheresofinfluence.orgTwitter: @CompanyPolite Facebook: YouTube Channel Get full access to Church and Main at churchandmain.substack.com/subscribe

A lot of pastors are leaving the ministry and it has only worsened during the pandemic.  Why?  Dennis shares his own frustrations as a pastor in this very challenging time.  




If you are ordained, have you ever considered leaving the ministry?  Or, are you a former pastor that left in frustration? What got you into the ministry and what would made you leave or tempted to leave?  If you’re willing to share please drop me a line via email at denminn@gmail.com or through Twitter by going to @CompanyPolite.  I look forward to hearing from you!




Thanks to all of you who have rated the podcast or left a review. The more you can do that, the more this podcast can be found by others.  Also consider subscribing!




I have had 28 pastor friends resign this year, by Dan White


Pastors are leaving their congregations after losing their churchgoers to QAnon by Sophia Ankel


6 reasons why your pastor is about to quit by Thom Rainer


For some pastors, the past year was a sign from God it was time to quit, Religion News Service


Failing Pastor Blog

Be sure to rate us and leave a review.  Share the podcast with others!  Questions? Send an email: denminn@gmail.com.  


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Twitter: @CompanyPolite 


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