Shortage of Clergymen
The shortage of minislers in the Dominion is causing the churches .some, concmrn. .slates, the oilicial organ of the Presbyterian Church. There are at present :iU vacant charges, and at least 2(! of these cannot be iilled without causing other vacancies. Tlie return of chaplains from the aimed forces would not malerally alter the position, for there 'are 10 ministers who will reach the retiring age within the next 18 months. Further, the supply of students for the ministry is far below the number required to fill the gaps.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 86, Issue 7, 30 June 1944, Page 6
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92Shortage of Clergymen Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 86, Issue 7, 30 June 1944, Page 6
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