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Most pastors have never done much else

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(SRN NEWS) – A new study released by Life Way Research finds that 58% of America’s Protestant clergymen have worked outside of church settings for less than 10 years. 

34% have been employed in the secular world less than five years and 13% less than one. 

Life Way spokesman Scott McConnel says “Years of work experience in non-ministry roles can help pastors relate to the experiences of those in their congregations and relate to others.”

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