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8 Trends that Were Forecasted

This is the last trend forecasted for 2023. Take a minute to review previous posts and give serious reflection about what was forecasted and what still remains unfulfilled.

Pastoral Burnout Will Stabilize As Pastors Embrace Their New Church

Pastors, embracing the congregation you have instead of wishing for the church you used to have or wishing for the church you hope to have will provide much-needed relief.

Since 2020, the last three years have been insanely difficult for pastors and church leaders. Barna Research Group is reporting the major disruptive events from 2020 is subsiding and creating some space for pastors to heal emotionally and spiritually. While this trending is slight, it is however in the right direction.

Reflection

As a practitioner of Leadership Development and having wrote my Dissertation on Peer To Peer Ministerial Discipleship I would contend that we have a very long way to go. While there is a slight percentage drop of ministers contemplating leaving the ministry (39% in September 2022 – only 11% in 2017), the daunting task in front of church leaders is still over-whelming at times. Consider the infographic below.

What are your observations as a lay-attendee? What stirs your heart and soul in this discussion?