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Summary
Dr. Michael Shafer shares his journey of transitioning out of full-time ministry and starting G6 Allies, a ministry that supports pastors and church leaders. He discusses the challenges he faced, including being blindsided by his termination and the impact it had on his family. Despite the difficulties, he found healing and purpose in helping other pastors and their families through G6 Allies. He also shares his experience of starting G6 Church and the importance of building resilient Christian leaders. Overall, his story highlights the resilience and faithfulness of God in the midst of life's challenges.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:04 Transitioning out of Full-Time Ministry
09:23 Dealing with the Blindsiding and Anger
12:14 Starting G6 Allies
17:17 G6 Allies: Building Resilient Christian Leaders
19:19 Supporting Pastors' Wives
22:18 Starting G6 Church
25:01 Life After Ministry
28:11 Connecting with G6 Allies