When to Re-enter Ministry
When do you re-enter ministry from being fired from a church? Can the answer to this question sometimes show that our identity is tied into pastoral ministry more than Christ? How do you address the anger and/or bitterness that is tied to being fired by a church? Is there a set duration of healing before a pastor can re-enter ministry? How do you know if you should or not? What steps can you take in preparation for this?
Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk.
Show Notes:
(2:30) Understand that you are human
(3:55) Addressing anger, bitterness, and hurt surrounding a firing
(5:50) The adversaries and the way they affect you as a human being
(7:10) A time for healing before re-entering
(9:05) Months not weeks, and months not years
(13:40) A general rule of 6-24 months
(18:20) What to do when you are in a tough decision at your church