Ep. 235: Unjustified Pastoral Termination

What are some of the reasons for unjustified terminations? What should a pastor do when presented with termination paperwork that includes a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)? What are his options when a movement to unjustly terminate him are presented? How should the congregation be involved in these things?

Brian and Jim discuss these and more on this episode of Trench Talk.

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(03:34) Biblical foundation

(09:46) The use of NDA’s in unjustified terminations

(11:29) How this Happens

Reasons why this happens

(17:42) Unclear expectations of the qualifications of a pastor

(19:50) The hiring process is broken from the beginning

(23:48) You upset the wrong person

What do you do?

(25:58) Challenge the termination honestly

(28:45) Amend the NDA

(30:47) Encouragement to the congregation

(32:50) Challenge the leadership

(36:15) Final word and prayer