Listen "Discerning When to Stay and When to Go | (Pastoral Transitions - Part 1) | PT 21 "
Episode Synopsis
Pastors need to transition in ministry all the time. Tara Beth and Mark discuss the tough reality that many pastors face in the midst of transition. Often time seasons of transition are forced upon pastors in a less-than-ideal situations. Loneliness, anger, mistreatment, and many other things are all experiences pastors often have in seasons of transition. Pastors aren’t destined to be treated as doormats. Get guidance on discerning when to stay and when to go in ministry. Discussion Questions:
A listener left a message on thepastorstable.com about experiencing a dark season in ministry. What do you do when you feel alone or mistreated in ministry?
Mark and Tara Beth describe times when they’ve preached while angry. Have you ever realized you were preaching with anger or other emotions that could have been better proceed elsewhere? What did you do?
Think of a transition you’ve experienced in ministry. What helped guide you in your process of discernment and transition?
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