70% of pastors say that they have lower self-esteem now than when they started their ministry.
Tough on Families
80% of pastors believe that pastoral ministry affects their families negatively.
Leave the Ministry
50% of pastors have considered leaving the ministry in the last 3 months.
Lonely
70% of pastors do not have someone they consider a close friend.
Pressured
94% of pastors feel pressured to have an ideal family.
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Shepherd's Refuge
Experience the Mountains
Shepherd’s Refuge is a non-denominational, non-profit ministry dedicated to serving the needs of Pastors, Church Staff in Leadership Positions and Missionaries.
The focus of our ministry is to provide our guests a relaxing environment, free from the demands of everyday life.
Located in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains, near Dahlonega, Shepherd’s Refuge provides an opportunity to those in ministry to:
Renew their vision
Find spiritual refreshment and healing
Deepen marriage relationships
Regain physical strength
The beneficiaries from a visit at Shepherd’s Refuge are not only our guests, but their renewed strength carries over into the congregation and community they serve.
For more information please contact us or call 404-474-0686.
For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle; in the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock. Psalm 27:5
