The History of Unrealistic Expectations Placed upon Pastors Throughout the history of the church, pastors have been burdened with expectations that exceed both biblical warrant and human capacity. While pastoral ministry has always carried weighty responsibility, the modern period, particularly in the post-industrial and post-consumerist West, has intensified these pressures. Early sociological studies of clergy […]
The Wounded Shepherd: The Abuse of Unrealistic Expectations
Written on 04/08/2026