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7436 active candidates 1295 candidates are under 30
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Under 35 Years Old
* 2012 - 2013
35% of NEW candidates are U35*
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Chaplain Deacon Elder Local Pastor * 2012 - 2013
NEW candidates by track*
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Under 35 Years Old
* 2012 - 2013
33% of CERTIFIED candidates are U35*
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Chaplain Deacon Elder Local Pastor * 2012 - 2013
CURRENT candidates by track*
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Minorities
* 2012 - 2013
17% are young minority candidates*
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Stats are fun but…
What’s the point? and
What am I supposed to do about it?
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Clergy >55 Years Old
54% of clergy are over 55 years old
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ACs with NO YC recruitment
Program
49% of ACs have NO YC recruitment*
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ACs with the most Young Clergy
1. Kansas East
2. North Alabama
3. Mississippi
4. Kansas West
5. Tennessee
6. Holston
7. Texas
8. Virginia
9. Alabama-West Florida
10. Oklahoma
11. Central Texas
In order of percentage*
* See complete list in the Clergy Age Trends Report 2013
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Clergy Under 35 Years Old Elders
930
962
2012 2013
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Clergy Under 35 Years Old Elders
3219
930 962
1985 2012 2013
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Clergy Under 35 Years Old Local Pastors
472
522
2012 2013
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Complete the process
Clergy Attrition 86% complete the ordination process
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Leave ordained ministry
Clergy Attrition 1% leave ordained ministry in the first 5 years
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Stats are fun but…
What’s the point? and
What am I supposed to do about it?
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Turn to the person beside you…
You’re not a bad person.
The kingdom of God will survive.
Do you need a hug?
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United Methodists
are not in this alone
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Sociologist Looks at the Church Church attenders older than 60
25%
30%
1998 2013
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Sociologist Looks at the Church Average Clergy age
48
53
1998 2013
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Churches offering
religious ed. to youth
Sociologist Looks at the Church 37% of Churches offer religious ed. to youth
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Stats are fun but…
What’s the point? and
What am I supposed to do about it?
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Theological Framework
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a
people who are God’s own possession. You have become this people so that you may speak of the wonderful acts of the one who called you out of darkness into his amazing light.
1 Peter 2:9
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Theological Framework
…live as people worthy of the call you received from God. … You are one body and one spirit, just as God also called you in one hope. … His purpose was to equip God’s people for the work of serving and building up the
body of Christ until we all reach the unity of faith and knowledge of God’s Son. … The whole body grows from him, as it is joined and held together by all the supporting ligaments. The body makes itself grow in that it builds itself up with love as
each one does their part.
Ephesians 4:1-16
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Theological Framework Mary (Luke 1:26-38)
When the angel said, “Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with
you!” Mary was confused and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Mary. God is honoring you.” … Then Mary said, “I am the Lord’s servant. Let it
be with me just as you have said.”
An unprepared youth/young adult called unexpectedly into a life
of service to God.
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Theological Framework Samuel (1 Sam 3:1-10)
The Lord called to Samuel. Samuel said, “I’m here.” He hurried to
Eli and said, “I’m here. You called me?” Eli replied. “I didn’t call you. Go Lie down.” So he did. Then Eli realized that it was the Lord who was calling the boy. So Eli said to Samuel, “Go and lie
down. If he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord. Your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down. Then the Lord called just as before, “Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel said, “Speak. Your servant is listening.”
A young adult whose call was affirmed during an internship with an effective mentor.
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Theological Framework Timothy (1 Tim 4:6-16)
[from Paul to Timothy]
If you point these things out to believers, you’ll be a good servant of Christ. … Train yourself for a holy life. … Command these things. Teach them. Don’t let anyone look down on you
because you are young. Instead, be an example for believers. … Pay attention to public reading, preaching, and teaching. Don’t neglect your spiritual gifts. … If you do this, you will save your
self and those who hear you.
A youth/young adult lay person who has been guided into the
clergy, affirmed and mentored well.
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Theological Framework Who is called into ministry? a) Only you b) Only Bob c) Everyone but “that guy” d) Everyone What are faithful responses to God’s call? a) Only that b) “What do you mean, ‘You’ll
probably be broke?’” c) “Let me get back to you.” d) Anything that honors God When is God’s call spoken? When is God’s call heard? a) Only during prayer b) Only during GOOD sermons c) After we’ve experienced enough d) Anytime
Where do we hear God’s call? a) Only at UMYF b) Only at seminary c) Only at Annual Conference d) Any place God chooses to move Why is God calling us at all? a) God felt the need to delegate b) God wants to force introverts to
work in small groups c) The work of the Body and the
effectiveness of the Kingdom requires all members to function
Pop Quiz
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Stats are fun but…
Everyone is called Everyone is in ministry
Everyone has a vocation
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www.ExploreCalling.org/yci/grant Grants encouraging cultural and systemic change in our denominational
work with students discerning a vocation in ordained leadership
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