Due to popular (but not biblical) leadership styles, congregational attitudes, and job ambiguity, associate attrition rates remain high, and our churches suffer instability as associates change from one field or church to another. But even more troubling, men2 who desire to serve the LORD are losing their passion, their self-esteem, and their purpose after only a few years. We’re losing workers for the harvest! A handful of writers have given voice to the idea that the associate and assistant pastor