Who We Are

The Young Pastors Network was started by a group of MDiv graduates from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 2009.

Believing that the Local Church, as God designed it, is the hope of the world, we recognize that local churches need exceptional pastoral leaders who are equipped to be integral and influential Christ followers.  Studies have shown that a very high percentage of seminary graduates leave ministry within the first five years after graduation.  In addition, one of the leading causes of ministry burnout among pastors is a feeling of isolation and lack of any meaningful friendships.

We believe that robust networks of like-minded peers, established and resourced in a pastor’s first few years of ministry, will increase pastoral effectiveness and longevity. In addition to relational connection with peers, those who will excel as pastor-scholars need ongoing connection with the academy to ask the questions and address the issues they are now encountering in the local church.

The Young Pastors Network was formed to combat pastoral burnout and equip young pastors for ministry to the local church that will last a lifetime. We do this through regional networks and annual gatherings. Please contact us if you are interested in finding out more about what we do and why we do it.