Here’s some advice I’ve learned watching people in organizations over the years. I’ve seen it in government, business and, sadly, far too often in the church.
Some people stay too long.
Does this sound cruel? I don’t mean it to, but they do. They stay beyond their welcome. Beyond their usefulness.
Beyond their ability to make a positive impact.
So, I have some advice.
Leave before you have to leave.
When you are tired of the vision
When you can’t support the leadership
When you have no heart left to give the organization
When you consistently struggle to stay motivated
Certainly, when you feel God is freeing you to move elsewhere
Leave before you have to leave.
Don’t be forced out because you’re too stubborn, scared or have a false sense of loyalty. You’ll do more harm to your reputation, your attitude and the organization during the miserable days.
And, as some have pointed out in the comments, it may be you need a rest—a sabbatical—but the point of this post is to do the right thing—for you and the organization. Never stay for a paycheck, or a false sense of loyalty, or because you’re afraid to walk again by faith.
Do the right thing.
