Here are some things you need to understand. Change happens. People leave churches and people stop being involved in ministries. There are many reactions when this happens, but here are some thoughts on how to handle it:
1. Don't talk people into staying when they want to leave. You rarely talk an unhappy person into being happy.
2. Love people, Love people, Love people, Love people!
3. Don't take it personal even though it hurts. No matter who you are or what your leadership position, people will leave from time to time. Don't take it personal (this can be hard).
4. Always take the high road. Even if people talk bad about you or say things that aren't true, take the high road and let God fight your battles for you. (Again, not always easy.)
5. Understand that there are times when people need to leave so that the church can go forward. A church really can grow by subtraction. We've seen it happen here at OAG on more than one occasion.
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