If the pastor knew he would be dead (gone) in three years, his discipleship program would automatically look very different.
He would train hunters and entrepreneurs not settlers to tax
That why just like Jesus they must leave after three years. Our great high priest and apostle of the faith Jesus Christ left after three years, as did Paul.
5. “But now I go away to Him who sent Me, and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’6. “But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.7. “Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.8. “And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:9. “of sin, because they do not believe in Me;10. “of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more;11. “of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.12. “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.
John 16:5-12
Like Jesus, Paul Watchman nee and so many other. Get killed, jailed or driven out of town