”God takes the very thing we fear and turns it to ringing triumph.” — David Roper
How pastors view themselves vs. how their parishioners view them:
Pastors / Congregants
Inspiring 42% 64%
Self-confident 38% 57%
Helpful 49% 66%
Effective time managers 25% 45%
Adaptable 72% 48%
Analytical 54% 29%
Practical 60% 48%
Flexible 65% 46%
Team player 71% 53%
— Leadership (Fall 2003)
Two-thirds of pastors responding to a national survey said that their congregation had been in conflict during the past two years. More than 25% of pastors who left a church said they did so because of conflict with their denomination.
-— Current Thoughts & Trends (Dec 16, 2003)