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Looking at the Age Gap: Then and Now
of People Entering the Ministry

Auburn Studies, Washington, DC


Roman Catholic
1999 1975
35 and under 6% 16%
55+ 69% 32%


Episcopal
2000 1974
35 and under 10% 19%
55+ 40% 22%


Lutheran Church
2000 1981
35 and under 8% 18%

Missouri Synod
55+ 31% 23%


American Baptist
1997 1982
35 and under 6% 14%
55+ 38% 36%


Presbyterian Church
1999 1974
35 and under 7% 24%
55+ 30% 19%


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