EPISODE RECAP

How do you lead when you are navigating transition in your church? (2:00)

It can be easy to be hurt or let down during periods of transition. (4:00)

It’s important to remember that transitions in the church have a huge impact on students. (6:30)

Transitions have the potential to erode trust with your students. (9:30)

There’s a difference between what you’re responsible FOR and what you’re responsible WITH. (14:10)

How do you balance honoring your leadership and being honest during periods of transition? (15:00)

When communicating information about a transition in your church, try to surprise as few people as possible. (22:00)

What do you do when you can’t share information about a transition in your church? (24:00)

During times of transition, don’t forget who you follow. (27:00)

While you want to be transparent and honest, you must discern what information to share with your students. (28:00)

As the ministry leader, have a safe place to talk openly about the situation that is completely disconnected from the situation. (29:00)

How do you take care of yourself during a period of transition? (30:00)

It’s not until you fully process a situation that you can experience healing. (37:00)

QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

“There’s a difference between what you’re responsible FOR and what you’re responsible WITH.” Click To Tweet“When communicating information about a transition in your church, try to surprise as few people as possible.” - @CrystalcChiang Click To Tweet“During times of transition, don’t forget who you follow.” Click To Tweet

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Going through a church transition and need to talk? Reach out to an Orange Specialist. Visit OrangeSpecialists.org or email Charlie Conder (charlie [at] thinkorange.com) or Brett Talley (brett [at] thinkorange.com). Charlie and Brett are not only regulars on Rethinking Youth Ministry, but also Orange Specialists available for you.