How Todd Linder Moved from Ministry to Marketplace (and Helps Others Do It)
Feb 6, 2026
Listen Time: 47:20
Answer the Call | Christian Career Coaching
Kelsey Kemp
Discover how Todd Linder transitioned from ministry into the marketplace and now coaches pastors through job searches, transferable skills, and ministry-to-marketplace career change.
In this episode, Todd sits down with Christian Career Coach, Kelsey Kemp of 'The Called Career,' to talk about:
How Todd went from pastoral ministry into corporate roles and eventually into career coaching for ministry leaders in transition.
Unique emotional, spiritual, and practical challenges pastors face when leaving church staff for marketplace jobs.
How to translate ministry experience into marketable skills that make sense to secular hiring managers and recruiters.
Common mindset shifts needed to move from ministry identity to a healthy, sustainable marketplace career.
Practical steps to clarify your “why,” narrow down job targets, and align roles with your values and calling.
Tips for communicating your story, avoiding “churchy” language, and showcasing transferable skills on your resume and in interviews.
Encouragement and next-step resources for pastors actively pursuing jobs for former pastors in the marketplace.