A recent column on the surge of churches calling pastors in their fifth decade evoked a wide range of responses. Not surprisingly, a number of responses came from young clergy who expressed frustration at not being taken seriously by search committees because of their inexperience and youth. They identified a significant issue that healthy congregations need to address proactively.
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