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They’re often so focused on helping take care of others that they forget to take care of themselves. </p><p><a href="https://www.barna.com/research/pastors-quitting-ministry/" target="_blank">42% of pastors have seriously considered quitting ministry</a>—that’s two out of every five pastors! They experience many burnout and spiritual exhaustion symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, changing sleeping patterns, spiritual doubt, and emotional withdrawal from community and family. </p><p>When pastors are in a healthy state, their family, staff, and church are better set up to thrive. But when they’re distressed, their ministry is limited and everyone around them is affected. If left unattended these problems can lead to <a href="https://www.subsplash.com/blog/pastor-burnout" target="_blank">pastor burnout</a>. </p><p>Let’s uncover the main issues pastors face today and discover how to overcome them. </p><h2>Top 10 church problems facing pastors today</h2><p>Recent studies identify three primary church problems that negatively affect pastors and mental health. Taking an in-depth look at each of these issues gives us a better understanding of how our church leaders struggle maintaining mental wellness and how we can help them thrive in today’s challenging environment. </p><h3>1. JOB-RELATED STRESS</h3><p>Stress is by far <a href="https://research.lifeway.com/2022/04/26/stress-tops-mental-challenges-pastors-face/" target="_blank">the largest challenge facing pastors today</a>. While many factors contribute to stress, the three primary categories for pastoral stress include: </p><ul role="list"><li><strong>Finances</strong>: Managing both church and personal finances, including income, debt, savings, and expenses. </li><li><strong>Relationships</strong>: Handling conflicts, managing church staff, reporting to the board, counseling and caring for their flock’s spiritual health, as well as taking care of their own spouse and children. </li><li><strong>Time management</strong>: Juggling work, family, emergencies, counseling, and personal time. </li></ul><p>Working as a minister can be tough, and trying to live up to everyone’s expectations (including your own) is impossible. To <a href="https://research.lifeway.com/2022/06/08/3-areas-of-stress-for-a-pastor/" target="_blank">better handle stress</a>, church leaders first need to be self aware and acknowledge that they need help. </p><p>Next, they can seek outside support from services that offer coaching and counseling, such as <a href="https://fullstrength.org/" target="_blank">Full Strength Network</a>. They should also look for opportunities to network with other church leaders, implement healthy ways to cope with stress (like prayer & exercise), and set healthy boundaries to create a better work-life balance. </p><h3>2. FEELINGS OF LONELINESS & ISOLATION</h3><p>Leaders often feel alone and isolated, and pastors are no exception. These feelings can be caused by unattainable pastoral assignments, a lack of affirmation from church staff, conflict with church members, or a general lack of friends and peer network for support. </p><p><a href="https://www.ministrymagazine.org/archive/2001/09/the-lonely-pastor.html" target="_blank">Dealing with loneliness</a> begins with setting aside time that is not work-related so they can pursue healthy activities and new friendships. Encourage them to seek out peer relationships, confidants, and mentors. Be sure your church knows and understands what their pastoral role is and is not, and avoid toxic relationships and conversations. </p><h3>3. POLITICAL & CULTURAL DIVISIONS</h3><p>One of the largest problems in the church today are political and cultural differences. Pastors often feel forced to choose between picking a side or staying silent, both of which are losing options. </p><p>While there is no quick fix to this problem, there are thought-leadership articles on how pastors can deal with political and cultural tensions. For example, The Gospel Coalition published an article entitled <a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/church-disciple-politics/" target="_blank"><em>Why We Need the Church to Disciple Our Politics</em></a> by Matthew Hawkins. He proposes that pastors should address political issues from a biblical perspective. “Rather than <em>avoiding</em> politics for the sake of discipleship, might we try <em>applying</em> discipleship to our politics?” </p><p>By regularly teaching basic biblical principles such as loving our neighbor and taming our tongues, pastors can provide guidance and have meaningful conversations about political and cultural issues in a way that reduces conflict and encourages unity. </p><h3>4. DECLINING CHURCH ATTENDANCE</h3><p>Church attendance is at <a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/341963/church-membership-falls-below-majority-first-time.aspx" target="_blank">its lowest level in U.S. history</a> with the <a href="https://sites.duke.edu/ncsweb/files/2022/02/NCSIV_Report_Web_FINAL2.pdf" target="_blank">average church seeing 60 people attending each week</a>. Many pastors whose churches survived COVID-19 have found that their in-person attendance has not bounced back to pre-pandemic numbers after reopening their doors. </p><p>Fortunately there are many church growth strategies available to provide fresh ideas in order to attract new people and increase retention. For example, check out Carey Nieuwhof’s article, <a href="https://careynieuwhof.com/10-things-church-can-cost-zero-dollars/" target="_blank"><em>10 Church Growth Strategies that Cost Zero Dollars</em></a>, and <a href="https://churchfuel.com/7-things-that-drive-church-growth/" target="_blank"><em>7 Things that Drive Church Growth</em></a> by Church Fuel. You can also download a free copy of our ebook, <a href="https://www.subsplash.com/resources/ebooks" target="_blank"><em>How to Connect with Church Visitors</em></a>. </p><h3>5. INEFFECTIVE DISCIPLESHIP MODELS</h3><p>Discipleship is crucial to each Christian’s spiritual journey, yet <a href="https://www.barna.com/research/christians-discipleship-community/" target="_blank">39% of Christians are not involved in any form of discipleship</a>. Part of the challenge pastors face is that old discipleship models are not as effective with their congregations today. The majority of Christians want their churches to offer more <a href="https://www.subsplash.com/resources/discipleship-resources" target="_blank">online discipleship resources</a>. </p><p>Over half of U.S. pastors <a href="https://research.lifeway.com/greatestneeds/" target="_blank">list technology and disciple making as the top skills they need to invest in most</a>. Pastors know that <a href="https://www.subsplash.com/blog/digital-discipleship" target="_blank">digital discipleship</a> tools can enhance their in-person discipleship programs. </p><p>While the message remains the same, the delivery methods have changed. The <a href="https://site.subsplash.com/blog/digital-discipleship" target="_blank">best discipleship tools</a> are available online and on mobile devices, so people can easily incorporate them into their daily lives and activities. <strong><em>These tools don’t act as substitutes for in-person discipleship, but rather they serve as supplements to strengthen spiritual formation. </em></strong></p><h3>6. DISCONNECTED DIGITAL TOOLS </h3><p>Today’s technology allows pastors to be more productive and reach more people than ever before—<a href="http://www.subsplash.com/media" target="_blank">sharing content online</a>, <a href="http://www.subsplash.com/subsplash-live" target="_blank">live streaming</a>, <a href="http://www.subsplash.com/subsplash-messaging" target="_blank">group messaging</a>, <a href="https://www.subsplash.com/product/church-management-software" target="_blank">coordinating small groups and volunteers</a>, as well as <a href="https://www.subsplash.com/product/church-event-management" target="_blank">managing events</a>. </p><p>Most pastors want to focus on church ministry, not <a href="https://www.subsplash.com/blog/top-3-must-have-church-tech-tools-for-2023" target="_blank">church tech</a>. The biggest challenge to effectively using digital tools is learning how to use multiple platforms. Ideally, churches should use a <a href="https://www.subsplash.com/one" target="_blank">connected, all-in-one solution</a> built for pastors to better know, grow, and disciple their communities. </p><h3>7. FINANCIAL & ECONOMIC REALITIES</h3><p>Churches feel the impact of economic downturns. People facing inflation and recession have less to give to their church, so pastors have to make tough choices about cutting salaries, reducing church spending, and pausing ministry programs. </p><p>Fortunately, there are practical steps pastors can take to <a href="https://www.subsplash.com/blog/recession-preparation" target="_blank">prepare their churches for an economic slump</a>. One of the best tools to ensure incoming donations stay strong is <a href="https://www.subsplash.com/product/online-giving" target="_blank">online giving</a>. People can donate from anywhere at any time, set up <a href="https://www.subsplash.com/blog/recurring-giving" target="_blank">recurring giving</a>, and even <a href="https://www.subsplash.com/blog/donor-covered-fees" target="_blank">cover any processing fees</a>. </p><p>Download your free copy of our ebook, <a href="https://equip.subsplash.com/church-budgeting-guide" target="_blank"><em>The</em> <em>Church Budgeting Guide</em></a><em>, </em>to learn how your church can be prepared for economic ups and downs.</p><h3>8. BALANCING ONLINE & IN-PERSON WORSHIP</h3><p>Studies show that <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/internet-services-as-good-as-church-livestream-in-person-11634848177" target="_blank">online services remain popular</a> even after churches have begun to meet in person again. At the same time, pastors know that it’s not always easy to simultaneously run in-person and online worship services. </p><p>Check out our free guide for engaging your church community online, <a href="https://www.subsplash.com/blog/virtual-church-services" target="_blank">Virtual church services: a how-to guide for engaging your church community online</a>. It contains all the information you need for live streaming your worship services, creating a sense of community online, and encouraging generosity. </p><h3>9. DISTRACTIONS & DISCOURAGEMENT</h3><p>Pastors today have more tasks, communication, and job expectations to manage than ever before. This makes distractions and discouragement two of the most significant mental challenges in ministry today. </p><p>Churches can rally around their pastors by offering encouragement, <a href="https://www.subsplash.com/blog/pastor-appreciation-day" target="_blank">celebrating their accomplishments</a>, and seeking practical solutions to reduce distractions. Pastors can help by being intentional with their schedules, willing to delegate auxiliary tasks, and creating a working environment that promotes encouragement. </p><h3>10. DEVELOPING LEADERS & VOLUNTEERS</h3><p>Two of the main difficulties pastors face are growing leaders and managing volunteers. While these challenges have been around since the beginning of the Church, pastors know that strong leaders and loyal volunteers are essential to a strong church. </p><p>Beyond traditional leadership development programs and volunteer strategies, technology offers powerful solutions to managing volunteers, like <a href="https://www.subsplash.com/blog/volunteer-management-tools" target="_blank">group management, volunteer management, child check-In, and service planning tools</a>. Your leadership teams will also appreciate the ability to have in-depth insights into who’s attending, giving, volunteering, and engaging with your church. </p><h2>Next steps</h2><p>A pastor’s role is very challenging, but it can also be rewarding. In changing times like ours, it’s important to be open to trying something new. The best technology like the <a href="http://www.subsplash.com/" target="_blank">Subsplash Platform</a> makes a pastor’s job easier by saving time, improving communication, increasing giving, and allowing them to better know and engage your community. </p><p>To discover more about using Subsplash to give your pastor the support and tools they need, simply [.blog-contact-cta]<a href="#">fill out this form</a>. 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