Pastoral Flourishing (Part 1 of 2)

The pastoral calling demands a complex balance of spiritual leadership, church management, relational acumen, and personal wholeness. How are pastors truly doing?

Our June and July "State of the Church" releases will explore this question, beginning this month with an examination of pastoral well-being and their perceptions of their role.

As summer approaches—a traditional time for sabbaticals and rest—understanding pastoral flourishing is essential for both church leaders and their congregations.

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Pastoral Confidence Is on the Rise

New research shows pastoral confidence is rising, suggesting development efforts are working despite lingering challenges.

Pastors Express Mixed Confidence in Retiring One Day

Generational divides in retirement confidence among pastors nearing retirement highlight urgent needs in succession planning and leadership development.

Half of Pastors Don't Receive Professional Support

The majority of pastors address professional and personal challenges without external support like mentors or therapists.

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Trends in This Release:

How pastors are faring in areas like faith, finances, vocation and well-being—and where they unexpectedly fall behind.
How confident pastors feel in their role today compared to before and during the pandemic.
Insights about pastors’ financial flourishing, and identify specific money concerns that related to their long-term security.
The retirement expectations of today's pastors that could impact future church leadership.
The sources pastors turn to—or don’t—for personal spiritual support, and how this may be affecting their ministry.

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