Church members leave for all sorts of reasons, and how you respond can shape both their next steps and your church community. This episode explores what a thoughtful exit process looks like, even when departures are hard or messy.

Key

• Why churches often don’t track why members leave and how to start doing it
• Handling departures that feel personal or painful without taking it on yourself
• Conducting exit interviews that care for people while gathering useful insights
• Supporting those who stay behind and preventing gossip or resentment
• Celebrating departures when people leave for positive reasons, like mission or relocation
• Building a church culture where sending people out is expected, celebrated, and healthy

TOOLBOX:

Gaining by Losing by J.D. Greear

The Leader’s Journey by Jim Herrington, Trisha Taylor, and R. Robert Creech

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