Unfortunately, many young Pastors, and some who are not so young, in small and mid-sized congregations are in similar situations.  I have long felt that Semiinaries need to help those studying for ministry to realize that many times they may not be pastoring as much as they may be doing mission work.  If this young Pastor were in a foreign country, he would probably see his work as falling more in the realm of missions than pastoring. 
I do worry for this young man and his family, because many of the young Seminarians I went to school with ended up leaving the ministry to survive these situations and to be able to provide a livable wage for their families. 
I don’t know what the answer is for these situations, except to seek God’s leading and to realize that a lack of peace about being where he is may be God’s preparing him to move on from this congregation to a new field.

I do not know your name. I do not know where you are serving, but I do know that you are called. I can tell that you have a passion for Jesus and a passion for the ministry. I also know you have a passion for your family.

I do not say this reactivily or lightly. I say this knowing your passion. Put your faith and family first. If this means getting a part time job and cutting back at church then get a part time job and cut back at church. If they cannot support you they are already paying you part itme wages. If this means leaving for another church, then leave for another church.  ifyou are struggling financially you are not going to be 100% attentive to ministry, that struggle will always be in the back of your mind. Your family is your first congregation, and if you lose them what have you gained. These are not easy options but they are options. I have no doubt you have prayed and that God is faithful.

Ministry can and will be a struggle, but the struggles you are dealing are not against the world but against the church you serve. The Bible calls us to stand against the evil one, but to have to slowly die because of the support and attitudes of the congregation is wrong.

I will pray for you. i will pray for peace, provision and strength.

Man, I am jouneying with you.  I hear what you are saying and you are not alone.

It puts lumps in my throat reading this pastors message.  Behind the tears is a loving, caring, sensative and God fearing person.  I have helped to start a couple churchs and one of the main problems has always been the issue of money.  I also know that those hard times are what help us grow in Christ. 
I want to commend this pastor for being open and honest about his circumstances and how he feels about them.  Far too many hold things inside of them and never let it out until it is too late.  I quote this verse from Genesis45:5(b) “for God did send me before you to preserve life.” In all cases we are to help others “preserve their life” in Jesus Christ.  We are not always privy as to how we are to do this or at what cost to us.....only to remember that Jesus Christ did the utmost for us so we may have Eternal Life with Him.
God bless you, pastor, in your ministry and in all you do for Him.  God will surely reward you for your hard labor in Jesus name.  Your profession is a difficult one and requires much from you and your family.  They will grow as you grow; and just as important, they will see you not just as a husband or father, but, as a man of moral character who desires nothing but the best for his family and congregation.

I know this pain. It is mine from a couple of years ago. I couldn’t describe the pain because there were no words for how much I hurt. I was crippled by it. I endured it for almost three years. No matter what I did or where I turned there was no relief. I couldn’t find work outside the church, I couldn’t find another church to leave to, and the only time God spoke was to make it clear he wanted me there. I came within centimeters of leaving the church and leaving God.

Let me offer hope. God uses these times to test us and to make His call on our lives more than mere words. The hope comes in realizing that God is working even though we cannot see Him. He is going to bring something greater out of the whole mess.  He is also going to make sure you depend upon Him in the process. He is there. He does love you.

Go find someone you can confide in openly and honestly. Get a professional counselor (many offer plans that help when finances are an issue). To echo what was said earlier...do whatever you can to get healthy and to get a healthy perspective.

I will definitely be praying.

Quite, get out and stop trying to be the head of an organization or worse yet an institution!  Stop your crying, a man, a modern “pastor” only exist in the traditions of men and not the Bible.

hi, i agree with Ken Underwood (a modern “pastor” only exist in the traditions of men and not the Bible)