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November 19, 2000
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Pastors Are in Short Supply in China, say Adventist 
Church Leaders

Seoul, Korea.      Pastor P. D. Chun, president of 
the Seventh-day Adventist Church in northern Asia, has 
reported that providing "well-trained spiritual 
ministers" to China is one of the greatest challenges 
for the Adventist Church in the region.  

"There are only about 60 ordained ministers who are 
serving more than 2,600 congregations," Chun said.  
Chun's comments came during the annual year-end meeting 
of church leaders in the area, where delegates hear 
reports, elect personnel, and care for the business 
of the church.