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Pastors’ Average Age Stable Over Past Decade

Filings Wed, 08/30/23 2:45 pm
Church & Ministry
Retirement
Church Leadership
Lifeway Research
Pastoral Ministry

“The percentage of U.S. Protestant pastors age 18-44 has increased from 23% to 26%. Additionally, the number of pastors who are 65 and older has jumped from 19% to 23%.” - Lifeway

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