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Why Do Pastors Change Jobs?

Orginally published on Thursday, September 08, 2005 at 3:05 PM
by Todd Rhoades

Interesting information just released from a new research study done by Ellison Research.  They asked:  During your ministry as a pastor (senior or associate), what are all the reasons you have ever moved to a position at a different church?

Reasons for a Job Change All Small Church Mid-size Church Large Church Jobs are Assigned Can Take Any Job
Wanted to serve in a different type of community 27% 24% 29% 38% 24% 29%
Moved to a higher position 20 18 22 22 22 19
Wanted to move to a larger church 16 12 21 20 21 15
Left to plant a new church 15 15 16 16 7 17
Denomination transferred you 15 15 15 14 78 2
God?s call 12 10 11 18 5 13
Better pay or benefits 11 10 14 10 9 11
Released from position/asked to leave 10 11 8 7 4 11
Switched denominations 9 9 10 7 16 8
Wanted to move to a smaller church 4 4 5 1 6 4
Church shut down 2 3 1 1 1 2
Other reason 18 17 18 18 9 19

Interesting statistic:  Only 12% left because they felt God's calling to leave.  Hmmm... isn't that the reason EVERYONE ALWAYS gives when they leave?  smile

Todd


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