Pastors Families: According to recent Ellison Research for Facts & Trends, 93% of pastors have children, including 43% with adolescents, and 50% whose children are 18 or older. 14% are the child of a pastor. 93% believe there is extra pressure being married to a pastor and 91% feel there is extra pressure being the child of a pastor. 85% believe church-goers often expect pastors’ families to be “better than” other people’s families. 60% say their role as a pastor leaves them with insufficient time for their family. (Facts & Trends 7-8/05)
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