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National churches are concerned about engaging younger generations and are trying to develop emerging leaders\u2018 programs (e.g., mentorship, coaching, bi-vocational) and job networks for those interested in Anabaptist theology and pastoral ministry. We invite you to pray for current leaders, and that new leaders would be raised up to guide the church in the years to come.<br \/>\n<em>\u2014submitted by Gerald Hildebrand, MWC regional representative for North America<\/em><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size:12px;\">Photo:&nbsp;Patrick Fore\/Unsplash<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the common challenges facing our communion of churches in North America is leadership. Six of 10 national MWC member churches in North America have undergone or will experience senior staff leadership changes in the coming year. Congregations are aging \u2013 including their leaders. We are facing a wave of pending pastoral retirements. 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