Preparing Your Family for a Ministry Transition

You are thinking about making a ministry transition. Maybe you will be visiting the church soon or perhaps the church has already called you to this new opportunity. Hopefully, you have already begun to think about your family. Thom and Sam discuss best practices and things to consider when preparing your family for a ministry transition.Highlights: * Your spouse has the trump card * Shield your younger children as much as possible * Include your older children as much as possible * Keep ties to family friends * Build excitement for the new ministry and locationResources mentioned in today's podcast: * Church Future Indicator * Know Your Community ReportEpisode SponsorsVanderbloemen has been serving churches for nine years, but did you know that Vanderbloemen also serves Christian schools, nonprofits, and Christian businesses? So if you're listening, and you know a Christian school, nonprofit, or values-based business that is hiring, contact our friends at Vanderbloemen for your staffing needs.For more information, visit Vanderbloemen.com.The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the new Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and the Revitalization Network. This 37-hour degree is designed to help students move established churches from flatlining to flourishing.Learn about this program and more by visiting sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.FeedbackIf you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.