Why the Best Years of Pastoral Ministry
Come After the First Four Years
Many experts have noted that the best years of pastoral ministry often do not kick in until the 5th through 10th years of a pastor’s tenure at a church. Unfortunately, more than half of pastors do not stay at a church long enough to experience those most productive years.
Church growth expert Chales Arn, writing in the “Enrichment Journal,” stated about 75% of growing churches are led by pastors who had been there more than 4 years, and about 66% of declining churches are led by pastors who had been there less than 4 years. He advised pastors:
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