Do 92% of SVOTS Grads Really Leave the Priesthood?
A November 2025 post at Good Guys Wear Black has recently made the rounds on social media.
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Church Growth and the Priest Shortage in the OCA
A quick note: On Friday, June 5 at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT, we’ll have a live discussion about this report on our YouTube channel.
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