We guide mission-driven organizations through leadership transitions
A fresh approach to handle transitions, terminations, and successions with grace, so your community multiplies, not divides.
PROTECT
your people
PRESERVE
your purpose
PLAN FOR
what’s next
Most organizations wait too long to make a change.
Not out of neglect, but out of love - for the mission, for their team, and for the one who will face the transition.
But waiting doesn’t make it easier. It makes it more complex.
Whether you're facing a founder succession, a staff reorganization, or the slow tension of unclear next steps, one thing is clear:
Without a plan, transitions become distractions.
Research from the Leadership Transition Institute found that 47% of leadership transitions result in a “long, quiet struggle” - not dramatic failures, but slow erosion of unity and morale.
(Christianity Today | David Staal)
We serve organizations in transition, and the people within them.
Some of our work starts in the boardroom. Some begins after the pink slip. Whether you're making a leadership decision or living through the fallout of one, we're here to help you walk it well.
Individuals
You didn’t expect to be here - or maybe you've seen this coming for a while. Whether you’ve been released from a position you loved or you’re discerning a new season, we walk with you through what’s next.
Organizations
Succession, restructuring, or hard staff decisions - your choices affect more than just a title. We help churches, ministries, and mission-driven organizations navigate leadership transitions in a way that builds trust and preserves unity.
Practical tools for a faithful transition.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all plans. Every leader, board, and church body is unique. That’s why we offer tailored support in multiple areas.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Succession Planning
“OPEN TRANSITION”
Plan ahead for senior leadership shifts or founder transitions. We help churches and ministries build a roadmap before it’s urgent—so the handoff is healthy, not chaotic.
Staff Outplacement
“BLIND TRANSITION”
When someone needs to be released or repositioned, we help you move forward with clarity and compassion - minimizing fallout while honoring the people who serve.
Ministry Boards
“UNKNOWN TRANSITION”
Boards often inherit the weight of transition but lack the tools. We equip boards and governing teams with frameworks for leadership health, alignment, and wise decision-making.
FOR INDIVIDUALS
Career Coaching
If you're discerning your next season - or trying to survive this one - we offer guidance that helps you take inventory, name your direction, and find meaningful work.
Pastoral Coaching
We help you process your past season, define your future, see blind spots you might need refined, and navigate the deep questions of calling, capacity, and change.
Christian Counseling
When the wounds are fresh, or the questions are spiritual and emotional, we connect you with licensed therapists who specialize in care for ministry leaders and families.
We’re here to walk with you. Here’s how it works:
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Start with a confidential conversation
Schedule a confidential call with someone on our team to talk through where you are and what kind of support you need.
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Build a roadmap, together
We help assess your current reality - personally, professionally, or organizationally - and outline the next steps with clarity and care.
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Step into your next season
Whether you’re planning a succession, letting someone go, or stepping away yourself, we’ll walk with you toward a healthy, hope-filled transition.
The reality is, it doesn’t always end well.
We’ve all seen it: a leader leaves, and the ripple effects are deeper than anyone expected. The church splits. The donors drop. The gossip spreads. And the story that gets told isn’t one of grace, but of grief.
That’s why we do what we do: to help churches and ministry leaders walk through transition in a way that multiplies trust, health, and unity - not division. (x NOT ÷)
Want a deeper look at how this plays out?
Watch this short video from this year’s Culture Matters Summit where we unpack the heart behind x NOT ÷.
“Wish I found you sooner.”
The sentiment we hear most frequently - whether from former pastors or board members - is a profound wish for a different past, one where our guidance could have made the transition smoother, less painful, and more constructive.
At Ministry Transitions, we strive to alleviate looking in the rear view mirror of regret by offering timely, compassionate support to guide individuals and communities through the complex maze of leaving ministry - turning hindsight into foresight for a better tomorrow.
We don’t do this alone
These are just some of the partners who help us serve better, think deeper, and multiply impact across the body of Christ.
Interesting in being part of bringing hope and healthy change to the body of Christ? Shoot us an email and let’s talk!
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“Jesusʼs most pressing concern before leaving the earth was our unity. He was looking ahead, to every generation of believers. And as he prayed, he made it clear that our witness as his body in this fractured, messed-up, chaotic world would depend on our love for another.”
— Ed Galisewski, A Simpler Faith: Hope For Those Who Struggle With Church
Insights to help you lead and grow through change.
Reflections, insights, and field-tested wisdom for leaders navigating the quiet, complicated, and often sacred space of transition.
Our goal is to help your ministry transition well. Why?
It enhances
unity.
Our goal is to help ministries achieve the best possible outcome during times of change. By caring well for your outgoing leaders and their family, we're confident your members will feel thankful for the best possible outcome of what is usually a difficult situation.
It models the
love of Jesus.
Ministry Transitions provides a roadmap to help leadership model love and the fruit of the Spirit - even in the midst of conflict. Our resources encourage, equip, and enable church leadership to part with their pastor that brings honor to God during times of change.
It breeds healthy transitions.
We want to see departing leaders succeed in their next chapter – and we believe that with our help, they will. Our goal is to make sure the outgoing leader feels a sense of commitment, restoration, and love from their community.
How ready is your organization for change?
This 3-minute audit could change your next board meeting, staff meeting, or 1-on-1.
Most organizations wait too long to talk about succession, and then scramble when a transition hits. This audit gives you 10 questions every leader and board should be asking now.
It’s short, practical, and designed to help you take a next step, whether your transition is years away or already underway.
