Career Options for Fallen Ministry Leaders & Pastors

Potential career options for a repentant Christian pastor seeking to assess career options:
After a large public ministry fall involving infidelity, it would be wise to step down from ministry for a time, to work on restoring a marriage if possible and to work on seeking God’s direction as you seek out a path forward. Your access to finances might dictate how much time you can take off and you may need to take on a menial tasks role for a time, something that will allow you to still bring in an income, but which will allow you the time to reflect and recalibrate with God and your family, without the high pressure of a demanding career.

There are countless career options for an ex-pastor who is looking to find a new career path and it depends on many factors, like their interests, passions, location, physical ability, physical and mental health and fitness levels and other skills that they might have. Below are just a few and there also some more in the above linked page.

1. Counselling and Mentorship:
After experiencing a personal crisis, a repentant Christian pastor might be able to find fulfilment in counselling and mentorship roles. Drawing from their own experiences of brokenness and restoration, they can offer guidance, support, and encouragement to others who are grappling with challenges. By sharing their journey of repentance and renewal, they can help others navigate the path to healing and restoration.