Pastors like everyone else have secrets that they only share with close friends and family. Mark Love shares some secrets in the life of a pastor.
1. Pastors fear becoming ineffective – pastors fear losing the ability to effect change in the lives of their followers.
2. Pastors are mama’s boys – pastors depend on the guidance from their mothers – over others.
3. Pastors have eyes in the back of their heads – pastors see every move you make during service, even when you fall asleep.
4. Pastors get ’burn’ out – from the stress of dealing with funerals, to counseling couples, pastors like most people imagine quitting their job.
5. Pastors wish they had more freedom – pastors are not free to express themselves about political or social issues in society. They walk a ‘tight-rope’ to uphold the mandates of ministry.
6. Pastors need spiritual accountability/counseling – some pastors focus so much on the congregation and church business, they have little time for themselves, leaving them in a state of ‘emptiness.’
7. Pastors have struggles like everyone else – pastors have weaknesses. In fact, they sin just like everyone else.
8. Pastors limit their inner circle – pastors find themselves isolated and lonely because they find it hard to determine when someone is trying to befriend them under false pretenses.
9. The job of a pastor is not easy – pastors take on the role of nurturer, counselor and parent to meet the demands according to congregational needs.
10. Pastors are ‘thin skinned’ – pastors are affected by the criticism they receive from members, media and other social forums. They need frequent hugs.
11. Pastors love their congregation – pastors often discuss the well-being of their members in church meetings more than anything else.
