Holy Shift #20 - Purpose, lost time, and life after ministry (an Ask Me Anything with Collin)
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Apr 9, 2025 A candid Q and A about finding purpose after leaving ministry. Conversations on making peace with years spent in pastoral work. Practical tips for translating ministry skills into new careers. Honest talk about grief, anger, and how doors eventually reopen.
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Why Most Pastors Actually Leave Ministry
- Most people who leave ministry do so because of staff conflict or job demands rather than congregational issues.
- Collin observed interpersonal staff culture problems and unsustainable workload or pay as the top drivers for exits from ministry.
Responding When People Blame The Devil
- Decide whether the person accusing you of being taken by the devil is worth explaining your reasons to or if you should move on.
- Find people who legitimize and listen to your experience because that validation is essential for healing.
The Unsustainable High Of Ministry Purpose
- Ministry provides an intense, unsustainable high of purpose because work, faith, and calling all overlap in visible ways.
- Collin likens the post-ministry come-down to withdrawals and recommends recognizing that the role created an intensity you weren't meant to sustain.