I found these survey results on John Smulo's blog. Its an American survey but I'm guessing it applies to some degree to pastors over here. Looks like Peter might really be in need of the sabbatical!
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48% of pastors think their work is hazardous to the well-being of their family
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45% will experience depression or burnout severe enough to be the catalyst to leave ministry
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Pastors have the second highest rate of divorce among professions
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According to leadership expert Peter Drucker, pastors have one of the four hardest jobs in America, alongside the president of the USA, president of a university, and hospital CEO
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Only 1 out of 20 pastors will retire as a pastor. Many leave due to burn out, are fired, have a moral breakdown, or quit
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Most pastors are lonely
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The longer one is a pastor, the lower their self-esteem will likely be
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