The Burge Report: How Do Pastors Actually End Up in Ministry?

The Burge Report: How Do Pastors Actually End Up in Ministry?

Length: 23min
Ministry Education
Released on 12/15/2025
Published by Thom Rainer

In this episode, Sam and Ryan Burge discuss how pastors become pastors. Using data from the National Survey of Religious Leaders, the cohosts reveal that clergy often come to ministry through winding, unconventional paths—many after careers in other fi...