CCP41: On When and How to Leave a Church

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss how no matter how big or small your church is, it can be really difficult when someone leaves your church. And if you're the person doing the leaving, it can be equally hard to know if or when it's the right decision to leave. The church is a family, and there are times and ways to exit that are healthy - and others that are definitely not.

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At the top of the podcast Alexis suggested that it would be helpful to go back and listen to CCP40: On Criticism of Mega Churches. Dr. White was able to offer a unique perspective on the common critiques, as Meck started out about as small church as you can get, growing gradually to be considered a mega church.

There are a few blogs tied to today's conversation written by Dr. White. The first is for those who are considering whether to walk away from their church home and is titled, “When Should You Leave a Church.” The second is for pastors and church leaders, about the hits and the hurts that come when those who are close to you decide to leave: “People Will Leave Your Church.” And finally, departures are one of the many things that fueled so many pastors leaving ministry. You can read more about that in a blog titled “Add Pastors to the Great Resignation.”

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