Closing Time cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

Understanding The Process of Leaving the Ministry

David Hayward
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Are you a pastor who:

  1. Is struggling with the ministry?
  2. Is thinking of leaving the ministry?
  3. Has left the ministry?

pastor at closing time cartoon nakedpastor david hayward

I remember feeling like this pastor at the bar... depressed, confused, lonely, and a little bit desperate because I was feeling more and more disconnected from my work and the people I wanted to serve.

I finally realized what I needed: freedom. So I left the ministry and found it.
You can too! But that doesn't mean it was easy.Ā Earlier this month I wrote a post that received quite a bit of attention called, Why It Is So Difficult For Pastors To Leave The Ministry.Ā One of my points was "vocation" so IĀ wrote this post,Tips For Exploring Your Future After Leaving The Ministry. I hope you find it helpful.

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