Why Pastors Leave: Researchers with Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., “found that tensions with church staff and laity and opportunities for better jobs were factors.” However, more than 1 out of every 4 of those who left a church reported that they were motivated by conflict with the denomination or a “belief that church headquarters was not supportive.” (Current Thoughts & Trends 12/16/03)
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