Sometimes the best next step is an exit.

When a staff member isn't the right fit anymore, you're not just managing a personnel issue.
You’re stewarding a soul.

Whether you're navigating a quiet resignation, a long-deferred transition, or a painful termination, how you offboard someone matters deeply. Not just for the departing leader - but for the team that remains, the board that leads, and the community that watches.

Most ministry leaders don’t get trained in how to end things well. We help fill that gap.

Offboarding is more than compliance. It’s care.

We partner with senior leaders, boards, and HR teams to walk through the offboarding process with clarity, empathy, and a redemptive roadmap.

Our role is twofold:

  • To support the organization in managing the transition wisely

  • To care for the departing leader through coaching, counseling, and career services

Our approach includes:

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    Advisory conversations with key stakeholders

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    A custom exit strategy that reflects your values

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    Third-party pastoral care for the departing staff member

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    Coaching on internal communication to preserve trust

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    Tools and language to support the remaining team

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How does Ministry Transitions work with ministry leadership to ensure a healthy change?

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What does the roadmap look like?

Recognizing that every situation is unique, this is a general framework for how we engage with ministry leadership in the transition process.

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    Discovery Session

    Meet with ministry leadership to understand the situation and give an overview of the transition process.

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    Engage Services

    Prepare ministry leadership for communication with the outgoing leader and community.

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    Situational Assessment

    Meet with the outgoing leader and identify areas of need vocationally, spiritually, mentally, and relationally.

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    Transition Planning

    Implement the roadmap for the outgoing leader and their family, preparing them for the next season.

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How does Ministry Transitions help outgoing leaders and their families?

We focus on three primary areas of engagement, each with a pool of resources designed to ease the challenges of a leadership transition and provide a path of comprehensive support.

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“How you treat people on their way out the door does not go unnoticed by the rest of the organization.”

John Stieger | CMO Wilke Global

Resources for 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.

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Transitions in churches frequently result in church division and long-term animosity for, and from, the pastor and their family. This guide highlights five essential steps that, when implemented, minimize the negative impact of transition and preserve unity in the church.

If you're considering a leadership transition in your organization, let’s talk.

We specialize in helping ministries navigate staff terminations, transitions, and outplacement to support your ministry through this time of change.