Episode 92 - Finding Ministry at Home Depot (featuring Steve Cummings)
Telling stories of turning transition into transformation. There is Life After Ministry.
Many leaders secretly believe their value comes from what they do. But what happens when the title disappears, the ministry ends, or life takes a turn you never expected?
In this deeply personal conversation, Steve Cummings shares his journey through ministry leadership, addiction recovery, job loss, financial uncertainty, and ultimately discovering a deeper identity as a beloved son of God.
From sitting in rehab at age 55 to working at Home Depot and eventually launching Bringing Kingdom, Steve offers hope for anyone learning to trust God in a season they never planned for.
Key Takeaways
Your identity is not determined by your title, income, or position.
Hidden struggles become more dangerous when they remain isolated.
Recovery begins when honesty replaces shame.
God often uses seasons of transition to reveal deeper truths about who we are.
Ministry is not confined to a church building or nonprofit organization.
Chapter Markers
00:00 Friendship, ministry history, and Steve's background
01:30 Seminary, missed opportunities, and unexpected career turns
03:45 Building a career in nonprofit ministry
06:00 Hidden struggles, addiction, and personal collapse
08:00 Rehab, recovery, and discovering the deeper issues
11:00 Losing a ministry position and starting over
12:30 Working at Home Depot and confronting identity
16:00 Launching Bringing Kingdom
21:30 The Father Eclipse and understanding father wounds
28:00 Helping men discover their identity
31:30 Financial uncertainty, faith, and trusting God's provision
40:30 Is there life after ministry?
If you're navigating a leadership transition or difficult season, start a conversation with a specialist at Ministry Transitions. Learn more about Steve's ministry at Bringing Kingdom.
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