Career Transitions for Ministry Leaders: Hope, Clarity, and Planning

In this insightful and honest conversation with Todd Lidner, we dive into the critical transition many ministry leaders face when moving from church-based roles into the marketplace. Todd — founder of Launch Point — shares his experience helping ministers identify and translate their ministry gifts into meaningful, well-paid roles in the business world in addition to practical next steps for anyone in ministry feeling stuck, undervalued, or ready for a new chapter.Whether you’re currently serving in ministry, are on the brink of a career change, or simply curious about how faith-leaders can thrive in the marketplace, this episode offers both encouragement and actionable guidance.You can find Todd on Linkedin or check out what he’s got going on at launchpoint.co(00:00) When Ministry No Longer Fits(06:37) Untangling Calling, Money, and Identity(27:01) “Am I Giving Up on God’s Call?” – Calling, Family & Discernment(36:07) Is It Wrong to Want More Money? Digging into the Real “Why”(47:39) Redeploying Pastors into the Marketplace (and Even AI Ethics)You can find SermonCentral on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube