The Pastor's Table

Why Stay? |PT 31


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Pastoring a church is filled with many ups and downs. 


There are moments of difficulty and moments of deep meaning and significance. In this episode, Mark and Tara Beth explore the question of why stay in ministry. Pastors face all sorts of challenges from disgruntled staff to people leaving over surprising reasons. Being sustained in ministry can be challenging but there is always hope when we take courage from the deep and rich theology of God’s Kingdom.


  1. Mark mentions several recent conversations he has had with those who have faced challenging ministry situations. What loss have you experienced in ministry? 
  2. Tara Beth mentions how intentional pastors must be to not let ministry success be overly influenced by Key Performance Indicators that are antithetical to the gospel. How do you balance this tension?  
  3. How do you answer the question of why you stay in ministry? 
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