It's over 1000 members. I think we average about 700 a Sunday in 3 services.
I don't mind the pastor as much as I mind the uproar. If the "group" leaves, it will leave a big hole in the church. Everyone is waiting for everyone else to decide.
Stage a revolt before you depart.
700 is a good-sized church. Is your current pastor responsible for growing it that big, or is he just a "caretaker" sent to feed off someone else's faithfulness?