Pastor Training: The most common types of training pastors seek are:
· Leadership/management skills – 54%
· Church growth – 52%
· Prayer/spiritual growth/renewal – 49%
· Evangelism/outreach training – 45%
· Personal skills training – 28%
· Discipleship/small group development – 26%
· Worship planning and ideas – 24%
· Marriage & family ministry – 19% (LifeWay Facts & Trends Mar/Apr/05)
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