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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Stacking Chairs, we’re joined by ministry veteran Mike Bream to talk about something most leaders don’t think about until it’s too late—how to leave your ministry role well.
Whether you're transitioning out of a healthy team, navigating a toxic environment, or just passing the baton to the next leader, how you exit matters. We unpack what it looks like to leave with grace, integrity, and a heart for the Church—not just your church.
Key Talking Points:
✅ How much time should you take to pass the torch?
✅ Should you stay in the church after stepping down from staff?
✅ What does “leaving well” look like in a toxic ministry environment?
✅ Why your exit impacts your students—more than you think
✅ Leaving well whether your exit is public or private
✅ Stewarding your role for the good of the broader Church
✅ Overlapping and supporting the next leader coming in
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About Stacking Chairs:
Welcome to Stacking Chairs: A Multiply Youth Ministry Podcast.
We're here to equip and inspire youth leaders—whether you're running a youth group, a camp, or any ministry that reaches students for Christ. With practical insights and real-life stories, we celebrate those who get there early, stay late, and literally stack the chairs. Join us as we challenge and encourage one another to lead well and impact the next generation. Keep stacking those chairs!
Special Thanks:
This episode is brought to you by Word of Life Youth Ministries. We help churches build deep and engaging youth ministries through coaching, curriculum, and creative Gospel events. Learn more about how we’re on a mission to ensure Every Student, Everywhere Is Growing In Their Walk With Christ at Word of Life Youth Ministries.
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