Beverly Zink-Sawyer says the sermon can provide a way of offering a good and gracious “goodbye” to a pastor, preacher, or member of the congregation who is leaving. She provides guidance on acknowledging the past while also claiming the hope in what is yet to come, a list of dos and don’ts, and key biblical references. Read the tips in this week’s Leading Ideas at https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/saying-goodbye-in-the-sermon/.
Susan Nienaber says all major life transitions can be hard, but ministry transitions come with unique challenges. She provides helpful guidance on how a pastor and congregation can make a healthy transition when clergy come and go. Read her take at https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/guidelines-for-healthy-clergy-transitions/.
