Ministry Is Not Defined By Who Signs Your Paycheck (featuring Michael Shafer)

For more information about the work we do at Pastoral Transitions, visit us at https://pastoraltransitions.com/  To book a confidential call with our team, go to: https://pastoraltransitions.com/talk    Summary Dr. Michael Shafer shares his journey of transitioning out of full-time ministry and starting G6 Allies, a ministry that supports pastors and church leaders. He discusses the challenges he faced, including being blindsided by his termination and the impact it had on his family. Despite the difficulties, he found healing and purpose in helping other pastors and their families through G6 Allies. He also shares his experience of starting G6 Church and the importance of building resilient Christian leaders. Overall, his story highlights the resilience and faithfulness of God in the midst of life's challenges. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:04 Transitioning out of Full-Time Ministry 09:23 Dealing with the Blindsiding and Anger 12:14 Starting G6 Allies 17:17 G6 Allies: Building Resilient Christian Leaders 19:19 Supporting Pastors' Wives 22:18 Starting G6 Church 25:01 Life After Ministry 28:11 Connecting with G6 Allies