In a sample of 860 Protestant church pastors.
16 % very satisfied with their personal prayer lives.
47 % somewhat satisfied
30 percent somewhat dissatisfied
7 percent very dissatisfied
Time spent in prayer averaged 40 minutes.
90 % of pastors prayed for
individual members needs
spiritual health
spiritual growth
wisdom in leading their church.
Factors that determined a satisfied pastor ;-
Average time of 40 minutes in prayer
Less time in requests and more listening to God's voice
spend time praying for "big issues" beyond their own lives and churches--overseas missions, persecuted Christians in other countries, local outreach and evangelism efforts, other local churches and pastors, global events
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