10 Commandments For Pastors Leaving Their Congregations

1. Thou Shalt Know When It Is Time to Go
2. Thou Shalt Explain Thyself
3. Thou Shalt Not Steal Away
4. Thou Shalt Affirm Thy Congregation’s Ministry
5. Thou Shalt Try to Mend Fences
6. Thou Shalt Help Thy Successor Have a Good Beginning
7. Thou Shalt Be Gentle with Thyself
8. Thou Shalt Attend to Thy Family
9. Thou Shalt (Usually) Stay Away Once Thou Hast Left
10. Thou Shalt Grieve

- Lawrence Ferris