Why a decreasing number of young adults seek ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God: A comparative study of the perceptions of ministry graduates of three AG universitie

Through a survey of ministry graduates from three Assemblies of God universities, this project seeks to identify reasons young people choose not to pursue ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God (AG). The project also includes a review of several other prominent denominations that face similar challenges and a study of the generational dynamics that influence the ability for AG leadership to connect with young constituents.;The student perception survey queried the graduating ministry students of Northwest University, Southwestern Assemblies of God University, and Southeastern University through an online survey. Of the 209 survey invitations sent to accurate email addresses, eighty-two students completed the online anonymous questionnaire providing a response rate of 39 percent.;This project includes the distribution of survey findings and recommendations to the three universities' college of ministry deans, the AG district secretaries associated with the three universities, and the president of the Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education. The project recommends that AG national, district, and university leaders initiate methods already employed on a limited basis by other universities and denominations.