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Patricia M. Y. Chang

Prof. Patricia M. Y. Chang is an associate professor of sociology at Stanford University and has studied clergy supply and demand for more than a decade.

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Itineracy and Guaranteed Appointment: Neither is the Key to Growth

By Patricia M. Y. Chang November 1st, 2010

One of the distinctive characteristics of the United Methodist Church today is the itineracy system coupled with a guaranteed appointment for ordained clergy. Whereas other… read more

Ministry Matters™ is a community of resources for church leaders. Whether your church has ten pews or a thousand seats, a praise band or a pipe organ, one-room-Sunday school or a network of small groups, a huge staff or just you…
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