The book reviewed in this article suggest a number of reasons why clergy leave local church ministry. (religion-online.org)
Former pastors who were content with their new vocational setting also told of their love for local church ministry. (religion-online.org)
Since that time, he has served in local church ministry in a variety of ministry capacities: youth pastor, associate pastor of adult ministries and senior pastor, and now serves the EFCA at the denominational level. (christianitytoday.com)