When It's Time to Leave

Have you struggled with when it's important to stay at your church and when it's best to leave? Are you afraid to make a decision that affects so many people? In these nine articles from Leadership journal, seasoned church leaders share what they've learned from their time in ministry--when to have patience and stay, and what are the signals that it's time to go. This tool will help you discern God's will and walk through this important decision in a godly way. Table of Contents: What I Wish I'd Known Before I Quit Lessons of a pastor who left too soon. Anthony Laird Time Is on Our Side The priceless lesson I learned about perseverance. Craig Brian Larson When It's Time to Leave Annually wrestle with this, budgeting time for self-examination and the insight of reliable counselors. Gordon MacDonald When Not to Leave These three principles will help to guide you. Paul Anderson Pastor's Progress Learning from the dark moments on my journey to the Celestial City. Gordon MacDonald Seeing God's Call in a Church's Call A call to a specific church can be as mysterious as a call to ministry. Ed Bratcher My Former Church Apologized I had been forced to resign. What would it be like to return? Name withheld Preparing to Leave I?ve gradually learned how to leave properly, so that with the tension there is also a sense of joy. Robert Kemper Preparing for Retirement Saying goodbye properly is part of preparing for retirement. Ed Bratcher