Clergy Facts

Interesting to note the following statistics as the United Methodist Church celebrates the 50th year of full clergy rights for women.

- 18.5 percent of all United Methodist clergy are women.

- 14 percent of all ordained elders are women.

- 75.3 percent of all ordained deacons are women.

- 21 percent off all district superintendents are women.

- 22 percent of all United Methodist bishops are women.

- 36 percent of all student in degree programs at seminaries are women.