Here is a subject I am actually somewhat familiar with on a first-name basis. The employment market for clergy is difficult right now. As this Wall Street Journal Article suggests, the Recession/Depression has had a marked impact on the number of clergy applicants for open clergy positions at various churches.
But there is more.
Non-denominational bible churches are struggling for the first time with a downturn in giving. Previously they could "pass the basket" and it would be filled without fail. Not so today.
Protestant churches are in an even bigger bind: human sexulaity is a big issue in most mainline protestant churches. So, an applicant can have all the academic and lifetime experience any church may want; but if he/she is on the wrong side of the sexual divide for a specific parish, NO JOB!. Actually that is good, because a mismatch marriage on this issue is the kiss of death just waiting to happen.
Is there any tranquility out there: yes, in the Roman Catholic Church. RC is still RC.......everyone might want to think about that.......
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