Ep. 180: The Pastoral Pain of Members leaving

Do different circumstances of a member leaving provide different impact to a pastor and church? In what ways can pastors be honest with members as they leave? What encouragement can pastors have when members leave?

Jim and Brian discuss these topics and more on this episode of Trenchtalk a podcast ministry of Practical Shepherding.

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(01:41) Biblical understanding of the Church and under-shepherds

(04:37) Defining the terms leaving; ghosting

(08:04) Why this hurts so bad

(11:42) It’s always personal because pastors care

(13:55) It hurts the congregation

(17:59) Practical ways to work through these pastoral pains

(29:45) Final word and prayer