This webinar provides practical guidance for churches navigating pastoral transition. It outlines clear guidelines for preparation, communication, and boundary-setting, and includes reflections from pastors who have experienced leadership succession firsthand.

Leaving Well is a guide from the Saint Paul Area Synod (ELCA) offering theological grounding and practical guidelines for pastors and deacons retiring from a congregation. It outlines boundary expectations, transition practices, and emotional preparation. While written for use within the ELCA, the principles and practices outlined offer a helpful framework for any leader seeking to support healthy pastoral transitions.