Context is everything.
And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
the verse before he is talking about those who pray to be seen by men. Jesus contrasts that with private prayer.
You didn’t answer my question.
Do you think that pastors should NOT pray with their congregations then?
I think if you are inclined to pray, it shoud be personal: Matthew 6:6