A recent Barna Update found that while pastors feel confident in ministry, many struggle in their interaction with others. The study was conducted by The Barna Group among a nationwide sample of Protestant pastors. Pastors may be employed in one of society?s most demanding professions and many churchgoers may place unrealistic expectations on their leaders. But today?s pastors are surprisingly similar to people from other walks of life ? with doubts and insecurities of their own. Pastors brim with self-confidence in many areas of their ministry, but admit it is a challenge to maintain genuine connections with other people. David Kinnaman, who directed the study of pastors' self-perceptions, discussed some of the implications of the research. "It is tempting for some pastors to try to emulate the most captivating and high-profile pastors. But God uses all types of people to do His work, and this research underscores the diversity of personalities, perspectives and life circumstances among pastors these days." Click here to read the seven intriguing insights found regarding how pastors think of themselves and the churches they lead. Do you identify or agree with these insights?