Pastoral Stress Quiz

A friend of mine went to a workshop lead by Dale Hudson (@dalehudsoncm). The title, "Leadership That Lasts: How to go The Distance in Children's Ministry". He opened with a quiz that was very startling and made me think about the journey that lies ahead, the dangers, and my family.
1. How many Pastors leave the minsitry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout, or contention in their churches?
     a) 1,500
     b) 500
     c) 1,200
     d) 900

2. What percentage of pastors' marriages end in divorce?
     a) 10%
     b) 30%
     c) 25%
     d) 50%

3. What percentage of pastors feel unqualified and discouraged in their role?
     a) 38%
     b) 84%
     c) 76%
     d) 41%

4. What percentage of pastor's spouses feel unqualified and discouraged in their role?
     a) 65%
     b) 55%
     c) 80%
     d) 25%

5. What percentage of pastors are so discouraged that they would leave the ministry if they could, but have no other way of making a living?
     a) 75%
     b) 50%
     c) 35%
     d) 15%

6. What percentage of seminary and Bible school graduates who ener the minstyr will leave the ministry within the first five years?
     a) 13%
     b) 80%
     c) 21%
     d) 40%

7. What percentage of pastors polled said they have had an extra-marital affair?
     a) 5%
     b) 20%
     c) 40%
     d) 14%

8. What percentage of pastors' spouses feel their spouse is overworked?
     a) 80%
     b) 100%
     c) 75%
     d) 57%

9. What percentage of pastors' wives wish their spouse would choosse another profession?
     a) 28%
     b) 90%
     c) 80%
     d) 43%

Answers: 1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c, 5-b, 6-b, 7-c, 8-a, 9-c.