The pornography and sexual addiction epidemics aren’t just “out there” somewhere, they’re also right here in our pews and in our pulpits.
1 in 5 youth pastors and 1 in 7 senior pastors use porn on a regular basis and are currently struggling. That’s more than 50,000 U.S. church leaders. (2016 Barna Group; McDowell, The Porn Phenomenon)
1 in 5 Youth Pastors
1 in 7 Senior Pastors
43% of senior pastors and youth pastors say they have struggled with pornography in the past. (2016 Barna Group; McDowell, The Porn Phenomenon)
64% of Christian men and 15% of Christian women say they watch porn at least once a month. (2014 Barna Group, Porn Survey and Statistics)
39% of Christian men and 13% of Christian women say they believe their use of
pornography is “excessive” (2014 Barna Group, Porn Survey and Statistics)
But only 7% of pastors report their church has a ministry program for those struggling with porn. (2016 Barna Group; McDowell, The Porn Phenomenon)
Contact us on how we can help you start an addiction program in your church for those struggling with pornography and sexual addictions. Email us at info@ootmcministries.org