Career Transitions for Ministry Leaders: Hope, Clarity, and Planning

In this insightful and honest conversation with Todd Lidner, we dive into the critical transition many ministry leaders face when moving from church-based roles into the marketplace. Todd — founder of Launch Point — shares his experience helping ministers identify and translate their ministry gifts into meaningful, well-paid roles in the business world in addition to practical next steps for anyone in ministry feeling stuck, undervalued, or ready for a new chapter.

Whether you’re currently serving in ministry, are on the brink of a career change, or simply curious about how faith-leaders can thrive in the marketplace, this episode offers both encouragement and actionable guidance.

You can find Todd on Linkedin or check out what he’s got going on at launchpoint.co

(00:00) When Ministry No Longer Fits
(06:37) Untangling Calling, Money, and Identity
(27:01) “Am I Giving Up on God’s Call?” – Calling, Family & Discernment
(36:07) Is It Wrong to Want More Money? Digging into the Real “Why”
(47:39) Redeploying Pastors into the Marketplace (and Even AI Ethics)

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