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RS-8C5D08

Running on Empty — Adventist Pastor Burnout Rates

What is the burnout rate among Adventist pastors, and how does it compare to other denominations?

in reviewEvidence B · 75/100high confidence
Executive summary

Executive summary

Adventist pastors experience burnout at rates comparable to or slightly higher than their counterparts in other denominations. The 2024 Global Adventist Pastors Survey found that **44% of Adventist pastors report feeling "run down and drained of physical or emotional energy"** (15% strongly agree, 29% agree more than disagree). Regional studies paint an even grimmer picture: over 40% of Adventist pastors in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan reported frequently feeling depressed or worn out, with ...

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    • Record details
    Evidence score
    75/100
    Sources
    19
    Words
    2,212
    Created
    2026-03-03
    Topics & regions
    pastoral-careburnoutclergy-healthmental-healthdenomination-comparisonGlobalNorth AmericaEast Asia