Figure 2

Percent of Active Clergy and of Candidate Who Are Women
1984-2000

The percentage of active clergy who are women has been increasing steadily. In 1984, 8% of active clergy were women. By 2000, the percentage had increased to 22%. Similar increases can be seen in the percentage of candidates for ministry who are women. Only one-third of candidates were female in 1984. In 2000, about one-half (53%) were female, suggesting that the percentage of active clergy who are women will continue to rise in the coming years.


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