Leaving a church, especially when you're in leadership, is never easy. In this episode, the guys dive into how to discern when it's time to leave, how to exit with grace, and how to care well for the people you're leaving behind.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro and welcome
01:10 – Sponsor: Church Merch
02:10 – Reddit Post: Youth Pastor Seeking Exit Advice
03:20 – When church leadership dysfunction prompts leaving
04:15 – Avoiding a victim mindset when leaving
05:00 – Trusting God to care for those you leave
06:00 – How to communicate your exit without causing drama
07:30 – Focusing on where you're going, not what you're leaving
08:45 – Dispelling rumors and over communicating
10:00 – Teaching kids about healthy transitions
12:00 – Leaving well vs. spiritual codependency
14:00 – When staying too long causes harm
16:00 – Personal stories and lessons from past transitions
18:00 – Final thoughts on leaving with integrity
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