This Protestant, evangelical and reformed denomination is expecting approximately 30–35 ordained and inducted ministers to retire by the end of 2026. There are also an increased number of people leaving ministry prematurely, for reasons such as burnout. 25% of churches are without a minister, but the Presbyterian college and other training institutions are currently only producing between six to eight ordination graduates each year. The bottom line is that they are not seeing enough men going to be trained for ordained ministry and the rate of people leaving exceeds the rate of those joining.