I hope so. However, a huge reality stands in the way of reformation: Widespread evidence shows that pastoral ministry is in trouble. Greg Asimakoupoulos began a review of two books on the pastoral crisis in Leadership magazine with these words, “Warning: the list of endangered species is growing. To bald eagles, koalas, and spotted owls, add another: ordained pastors energized by what they do.”5 He goes on to claim that the majority of American ministers are suffering from burnout.