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The strategy will be implemented and assessed partly through this Doctor of Ministry project, and further recommendations will be given to different entities concerned in Hungary.  This strategy will improve the relatively young pastoral team's leadership skills, will improve cultural sensitivity, and will help the pastoral team grow in gift-based ministries.  This project will also help the administration of the church in Hungary to follow a preference-based pastoral placement plan.  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