A paycheck and a pat on the back is not enough.
There is a community of ministry leaders who no longer serve in the church, who feel loss, abandonment, and wrestle the new terrain of disorientation. There is a better way, and this free resource outlines a better path that goes “Beyond Severance.” Here are three must-have resources for ministry transitions.
Resources for boards making big decisions
We’ve walked with elder teams, trustees, and boards at every stage of transition. These episodes offer clarity for the conversations you're probably already having.
What are the challenges facing outgoing ministry leaders and their families?
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Trauma
A wide range of emotional, spiritual, and relational trauma is experienced by the leader and family members.
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Loneliness
A leader and their family lose relational and spiritual support from members of their church community.
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Finding employment
The average ministry leader takes a year before finding a new job, and they frequently switch fields.
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Unemployment benefits
Ministry leaders are not usually eligible for unemployment benefits, and many church leaders do not know this.
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Financial devastation
Transitioning out of ministry causes financial hardship for leaders, resulting in housing relocation.
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Spiritual deconstruction
Coming out of ministry, leaders experience spiritual deconstruction, and their future ministry suffers.
When you have to let a ministry leader go, the potential for hurt and misunderstanding rises exponentially depending on how leadership manages the situation.
The ripple effects of a bad transition can be far-reaching, affecting not only the outbound leader (and family) but the entire organization.
We specialize in compassionate support that helps ministries transition outgoing pastors in a healthy way that breeds church unity, not division.
