9 Encouragements for Pastors Who Want to Quit

9 Encouragements for Pastors Who Want to Quit

1. Many storms pass quickly.
2. It’s probably not you.
3. The vast majority of the congregation supports you.
4. Remember your call.
5. Longer-term pastors see better days.
6. Hurting church members often hurt others.
7. It’s not better in other churches.
8. The changing culture frustrates many church members.
9. God is with you.

Some highlights from today’s Rainer Report:

• It is rare that a “storm” hangs over a church indefinitely. What may seem like a storm today may be just a blip in a few weeks.
• If you are called to vocational ministry, you need to realize it will be messy at times.
• It is normal for pastors to want to quit at times, but remember He who called you will sustain you.
• It takes time for fruit to grow in ministry. To see fruit, you have to stick around.