Challenging Normal

No matter where you end up on the other side of transition, it will be God that will lead you there. You need to do everything in your power to protect your time and relationship with Him. Not all roads will be smooth during a transition and He will be the one that brings peace to your heart. He is our strength and our driving force. Remember, in ministry, it is God's call that you are chasing after in the first place.

As you walk through transition, there is a lot of pressure on both of you. Remember as the pressure mounts on you the last thing you want to do is create more pressure for someone that you love. It is going to be real easy to get aggravated and upset. Your spouse sometimes knows the right thing at the right time and other times have trouble reading your mind. Cut them some slack. YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE WALKING THROUGH THIS TIME!

If you are blessed to stay in one place in ministry all your life, then my hat is off to you! Most people will make a couple of moves for one reason or another. Every place you go, you will meet and get real close to new people. Cherish every moment with as many people as possible. Do whatever you have to do to make them comfortable during this time. Remind them with technology today (facebook, myspace, twitter, etc...) there are a lot of ways to keep in touch.

If you are in ministry and on staff at a church you know what I am talking about. Transition can be a real trying time at a church. Anything that upsets the norm of a church can cause ripples. If you are a staff member leaving, you need protect your Pastor at all cost. He is the one that has to stay behind and clean up the mess that is transition. Remember things and people come and go but your integrity is what people remember most.

Transition is not fun but apart of everyday life. Transition can be healthy when handled correctly.