The Hidden Battles of Your Youth Pastor: Why Our Leaders Need More Than Our Gratitude
Every Wednesday night or Sunday morning, you drop your teenager off at church, feeling a wave of relief. You see a vibrant, high-energy youth or children’s pastor who is deeply invested in your child's spiritual growth. The kids love them, the parents thank them, and on the outside, everything looks seamless. But behind the smile, there is often a deeply human story that parents rarely see. According to data from the Fuller Youth Institute’s Youth Leader Burnout & Wellbeing report, an...