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Old 03-18-2008, 04:13 PM
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Attrition Rate of First Call/Ordained Pastors

I know in the mainlines nearly 80% of women and almost 60% of men who are ordained to the Pastorate are out of ministry within 5 years of receiving their first call.

I am curious as to if this same phenomenon occurs within the more conservative Reformed arenas as well.
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Fairmount ARP Church, Sewickley, PA
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