
Career Transitions for Ministry Leaders: Hope, Clarity, and Planning
Dec 11, 2025
Listen Time: 1:08:58
Show: Passing The Pulpit
Hosted By: Sermon Central
Practical guidance for pastors and ministry leaders navigating a ministry to marketplace career change with hope, clarity, and a realistic transition plan.
Todd joined our friends at Sermon Central for a Passing The Pulpit episode all about:
Naming the moment when ministry “no longer fits” and how to discern whether it is time for a pastor career change.
Untangling calling, money, and identity so you can seek jobs for former pastors without feeling like you’re giving up on God’s call.
Processing the grief, fear, and relational fallout that often comes with stepping away from a church role.
Identifying your personal values and how they reveal better-fit roles in the marketplace where you and your family can thrive.
Translating pastoral skills into marketable strengths for roles in HR, people development, leadership, and other marketplace paths.
Practical next steps for LinkedIn, networking, and job search strategy tailored to former pastors and ministry leaders.
Redeploying ministry leaders into the marketplace with a redemptive vision, including conversations around money, impact, and even AI ethics.
