The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists compiles statistics about current and future job possibilities for pastors in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. These are provided to give you an idea of career opportunities in this field.
The Opportunity
This graph implies there will be an increasing need for new pastors entering the mission field. Statistics show that the majority of pastors currently employed are very close to the age of retirement. If you have accepted the call to be a pastor, there will definitely be a place for you!
If you are a young person wondering if the church needs your ministry, the answer is yes. The average age of current pastors is 51. Our church is hungry for pastors who are relatable to the present generation so they can reach people for Jesus that no one else can!
Take a look at how the numbers are going up! More and more pastors are being hired. The opportunity is there. Take a look at the possible degrees that can take you where you need to be.