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To Direct Seminaries to Publish Annual Enrollment Numbers Every Fall

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Overture: 6-74

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6-74 
To Direct Seminaries to Publish  
Annual Enrollment Numbers Every Fall 
WHEREAS, The matter of pastoral formation has become a 
significant issue among many in the Synod; and 
WHEREAS, There is great concern among many districts and 
congregations as to the number of pastors who are currently rostered 
and who will be rostered in the future; and 
2026 Convention Workbook
408 PAST ORAL MINISTRY AND SEMINARIES

To Direct Seminaries to Publish Annual Enrollment Numbers Every Fall

Pause and Pray at 3:07 p.m.