The final readings for the year are 359. 2 Peter, Jude 360. 1 John 361. 2, 3 John 362. Revelation 1-5 363. Revelation 6-11 364. Revelation 12-18 and 365. Revelation 19-22! Congratulations!!
Numerous scholarly works, podcasts, and leadership materials reference a well-known Duke University study that stated 85% of seminary graduates leave the pastoral ministry within 5 years of completing their studies. But rarely do we hear firsthand from one of these individuals. Well, I am one of the 85% who did not persist in pastoral ministry. Allow me to share my story, and if it is a familiar story to you, I pray that this will be an encouragement to your weary soul, and even if ever so slightly, give you hope into believing that God is working in and through...
