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Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 12: The Forgotten Foundation: Why Effective Supervision Must Be A Church Health Priority
Part 12: The Forgotten Foundation: Why Effective Supervision Must Be A Church Health Priority
Let me start with some numbers that should trouble all of us. Recent research shows that between 35-40% of pastors leave ministry within the first five years. Over 70% regularly consider leaving. A 2022 Barna study found 42% of pastors were seriously considering leaving full-time ministry altogether. In Australia, a 2024 survey showed 53% of clergy had considered leaving the professi
Ian Duncum
5 days ago8 min read
Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 4: Treat Pastors Fairly & Empower them for Ministry and Local Mission
Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part4: Treat Pastors Fairly & Empower them for Ministry and Local Mission
Ian Duncum
May 314 min read
50 Years of Burnout Studies: What has Changed in Clergy Wellbeing?
50 Years of Burnout Studies: What has Changed in Clergy Wellbeing?
Ian Duncum
Mar 210 min read
The Benefits of Supervision for Churches: Enhancing Well-being and Effectiveness
The benefits of supervision for denominations, supervisees/pastors and attenders/congregations.
Ian Duncum
May 15, 20255 min read
THRIVING TOGETHER: Dr Ian Duncum
Factors that influence church decline and how to respond to these factors and decline in the West.
Ian Duncum
Oct 6, 20244 min read
THRIVING TOGETHER: Dr Ian Duncum
What is pastoral supervision and why should ministry leaders engage in it?
Ian Duncum
Sep 3, 20244 min read
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