Biggest ministry frustrations for student pastors
Percent of student pastors naming each frustration, 2018 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Parents not prioritizing teen's spiritual growth (68%). Lowest: Being ill-equipped to answer complex questions (3%).
- Parents not prioritizing teen's spiritual growth: 68%
- Lack of consistent participation: 45%
- Undoing what the world teaches: 33%
Source: Lifeway Research, 12 Biggest Ministry Frustrations for Student Pastors · Article published 2018-08-20.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Parents not prioritizing teen's spiritual growth (68%). Lowest: Being ill-equipped to answer complex questions (3%). Parents not prioritizing teen's spiritual growth: 68%. Lack of consistent participation: 45%. Undoing what the world teaches: 33%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2018. Source: Lifeway Research, 12 Biggest Ministry Frustrations for Student Pastors (https://research.lifeway.com/2018/08/20/12-biggest-ministry-frustrations-for-student-pastors/).
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