Janna Firestone

Shakoour described feeling like a black hole within him was opening up. He felt a strong urge to call out to God.

According to Barna, “Pastors who haven’t thought about leaving ministry say 'the immense stress of the job' (34%), 'current political divisions' (32%) and feeling 'lonely and isolated' (18%) are factors that have negatively impacted their ability to lead at their church within the past year.”