2022 Missions Staffing Attrition

2022 Missions Data

Data on long-term agency field staff attrition.

118 agencies took part in our study but only 41 agencies provided both staff and attrition numbers for long-term missionaries. Data from these organizations indicate a 5% attrition rate. These organizations noted that 1,316 staff members left the field while only gaining 919 to replace those that departed. As we continue to see substantial amounts of baby boomers moving toward retirement in the upcoming years, we will need to seek out new innovative methods to mobilize.

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