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If you think being a pastor is easy consider these sobering truths: ✅ Preaching a sermon every week is the equivalent to writing a 10 page term paper on a passage of Scripture (or several passages) and delivering it with gusto before a room full of spectators who will most likely critique it over lunch. ✅ Pastoring a congregation includes sheperding those who are disgruntled, anxious, sin-laden, angry and/or struggling with their marriages and/or kids. Pastors are often expected to be equal parts preacher and counselor, available at their beckon call to all members of their congregations. ✅ Pastors are often expected to be the ones who lead the staff, define expectations, measure outcomes, finalize budgets and hire/fire. Many look to their pastors to be the CEO/Shepherd/Superman for the entire church. Add to this: elders meetings, deacons meetings, staff meetings, discipleship meetings, small groups, church functions, potlucks, etc,...no wonder why so many pastors burn out! How about this? Expect your pastor to be a shepherd, not a CEO, counselor and event coordinator. And don't expect them to be at every event or run it. And NEVER ASK your pastor, "Outside of Sunday, what do you do all week?" I co-planted and pastored a church for a decade. The pressure is immense and the challenges are intense. Your pastor needs prayer and encouragement, not criticism and more to do. #Pastors #Churchleaders #Christianity