pastors

Majority of Protestant pastors back Romney, but many still undecided

By Daniel Burke — October 11, 2012

(RNS) A majority of Protestant pastors plan to vote for GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, according to a new survey, but nearly a quarter are still undecided less than four weeks from Election Day. By Daniel Burke.

Does megachurch ‘high’ explain their success?

By Chris Lisee — August 20, 2012

(RNS) A new study suggests that megachurch services produce a spiritual and biological “high” that keeps congregants coming back for more. By Chris Lisee.

Pastor perseveres despite autism diagnosis

By Kathleen Poliquin — July 10, 2012

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (RNS) In 2009, when he was an associate pastor at Abundant Life Christian Center, Henry Clarke finally faced the puzzle that was his life. He took a test he found online. While the results were a revelation, it was still a devastating diagnosis. By Kathleen Polinquin.

Study: Pastors’ concerns for others may harm their own health

By Chris Lisee — July 3, 2012

(RNS) Studies of United Methodist pastors found high rates of chronic disease and depression, and researchers worry it can be difficult to convince clergy -- who tend to care for others first -- to seek help. By Chris Lisee.

Being a pastor is hard, and failure is easy

By Bob Smietana — March 7, 2011
A half-joking blog post turned into a conference where pastors could be honest about their struggles.
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