The vast majority of pastors say they feel support from other ministers in their communities, but that encouragement is less prevalent in some places.
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Most Pastors Say Sexually Abusive Ministers Should Step Down Permanently
A significant majority of U.S. Protestant pastors say a minister who commits sexual abuse or sexual assault should withdraw permanently from ministry.
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Pastors Value Denominations Now, Not as Sure About the Future
Most pastors believe it is vital for their church to be part of a denomination but doubt the importance of those types of ties lasting another decade.
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Most Pastors Oppose Marijuana Use, Legalization
As more Americans have access to legal marijuana, most U.S. Protestant pastors remain opposed to its use and legalization.
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U.S. Protestant Pastors See Gender Change as Immoral
Around 3 in 4 Protestant pastors in the U.S. say identifying as a gender different from one’s biological birth gender is morally wrong.
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Fewer Churches Held In-person Services in January
Most churches have found a way to continue meeting despite the ongoing pandemic, but fewer met in person in January as COVID-19 cases spiked across the country.
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