Professions - Shortage of specialists in churches - more pastor couples
Parishes in the north are not spared from the shortage of skilled workers. A number of pastors are gradually retiring - there is a lack of new blood for the full-time job.
However, working in the churches has become more attractive for couples because they no longer have to share a full-time position, but various models are possible. "We know of a number of married couples who enjoy their ministry. The trend is on the increase," confirms Michael Grimmsmann, responsible for promoting young talent in the regional church of Hanover.
He accompanies theology students and observes that the courses have become more diverse: "There are more women". According to him, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover currently employs 1586 pastors, 699 of whom are women. This is likely to change: "Of the 240 students of Protestant theology, two thirds are women who would like to work in our regional church later on," says Grimmsmann, who himself worked as a pastor in the Osnabrück region for more than seven years.
By 2030, around 50 percent of pastors in the regional church will retire. It is likely that around 90 to 100 positions will be vacant by 2030.
St. Nicolai Lüneburg St. Johannis Lüneburg Regional Church of Hanover
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- The shortage of skilled workers in churches is a issue facing parishes across Lower Saxony, including Hanover.
- Women are increasingly choosing to pursue a career in ministry within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover, contributing to the diversification of courses and theological studies.
- By the turn of the year 2030, it's projected that Hanover's regional church will lose around half of its pastors, resulting in a significant shortage of skilled workers and potentially up to 100 vacant positions.
- Working in churches is now an attractive option for couples in Hanover, as various models are available, allowing for shared ministry and better work-life balance.
Source: www.stern.de
