Should I Plan to Retire from My Church? Five Questions

The median age of pastors continues to get older. At Church Answers, we often speak with pastors who are contemplating retirement. Sam and Thom address the five most common questions we ask these pastors so that we can help them in their decision-making process.

1. What do you discern God is saying?

2. How much joy do you have in your current church?

3. Have many members hinted about your need to retire?

4. What is your financial condition?

5. What would you do after retirement?

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• NTV Economic Bible (Spanish)

• Tyndale House Publishers

• Upward Sports

• Church Answers Certifications

• Christian Money Solutions

• 8 Money Milestones Program

• EST. Church Podcast Episode #370: How Your Church Can Use Sports Outreach to Invite Families In

• The Hope Initiative

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