You do not speak for most Protestants. My Southern Baptist pastor has been there since 1978. We know a great teacher when we hear one. This whole city will miss him if he ever decides to retire. He walks the walk and people know that.
This is great to hear!
My experience is the same. Our pastor will be sorely missed. He walks the talk, is a great teacher, and doesn't have a puffed up opinion of himself. He's one of us, a sinner just like me in need of a Savior.