How to Do Proper Exit Interviews When Church Staff Leave (Plus Downloadable Guide)

The personnel committee gathered for their monthly meeting. As the lead pastor walked into the room, he could feel the tension. The group was too quiet, and every eyeball followed the path to his seat. 

They started with a prayer as usual, but as soon as amen was said, one of the members released the pressure, “Pastor, why did Jeremy leave our church?”

“Well, God called him to another church.”

The pastor was slightly confused why everyone seemed stressed about the student pastor’s departure. 

“I...