I have seen many congregations not call seminary students but instead get a retired Pastor to fill in indefinitely. They want to cut cost, and don't want the added expenses of paying a full-time pastor. I have seen these Retired Pastors work for free are just a per service stipend. This cuts the congregations cost on salary expense, but what is the real cost? Not developing new pastors in Seminary. Not calling new willing men. Not having full-time pastoral care at congregations? Is there really a long list of ordained pastors waiting for calls? How do we get congregations to call these pastors In waiting? Can we use them in mission work?