Are more Preachers Leaving the Ministry???

[Thad]

Originally Posted by keith4him

I think this to be somewhat true, if there ever was a time in my short ministerial life (since 88) to want to stop pastoring it has been this Summer. Difficult personalities, Saints that don't want to get with it, etc. Burnout!!

I just turned down a secular job making between $75-140 dollars a hour, I think that was a big test the Lord allowed me to go through. Believe me I was tempted, I don't minister for money, matter of fact I need money now, but I think the joys and the knowledge that I am working for the master are payment enough, though I good offering does bring it's own kind of encouragement.

Keith, you have officially been diagnosed Nuts! I hope Jeanie had a frying pan handy.

you should have taken that job. you could have still had a little house church and pleased Jesus

[Pastor Keith]

Originally Posted by Thad

Keith, you have officially been diagnosed Nuts! I hope Jeanie had a frying pan handy.

you should have taken that job. you could have still had a little house church and pleased Jesus

Well she helped me make the decision, I am trying to live what I preach that putting God first is worth it and not sacrificing family at the altar of wealth and materialism.