Young Clergy Exodus

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Young Clergy Exodus

I am a young clergyperson in the United Methodist Church. On April 18th 2013, I found out that FOUR of my young clergy friends in different areas were leaving ordained ministry. I could not stop the lament from tearing at my heart. They are a terrific loss to the church and to me personally.

After discerning what to do with my lament, I decided we needed a place to gather stories of former young clergy, likely-soon-to-leave young clergy, and young adults who never finished the process. What follows below is an opportunity for you to reflect on your own experience and decision in terms of your ongoing discernment and spiritual development.

Please fill out this survey. It will be kept anonymous, and reporting will be made as non-identifiable as possible. Feel free to check with shared friends on Facebook or trusted colleagues in OK, MA, or OR as to my reliability in honoring privacy.

Link: http://hackingchristianity.net/?p=4011

Which best describes you?

Survey page 1 of 3.

People at different stages of the Ordination Process have different experiences. In order to best honor our stories, please choose which of the two categories below best describe you and then give your "step" in the process.

I have LEFT the ordination process and I am a:

Based on your answer you will be taken to the appropriate form.

Ordained Clergy

Commissioned Clergy

Local Pastor

Layperson no longer seeking ordination

Layperson who never sought ordination

Clear selection

I am WANTING TO LEAVE the ordination process and I am a:

Based on your answer you will be taken to the appropriate form.

Ordained Clergy

Commissioned Clergy

Local Pastor

Layperson seeking ordination

Clear selection

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