Handling Volunteer Transitions Like a Pro

Volunteers can transition off the team too, not just staff. And it's not always a bad thing.

Volunteer transitions are inevitable, but let’s be real—most churches handle them terribly. Either it’s super awkward, too emotional, or completely ignored until it becomes a problem. You’ve got volunteers who ghost, leaders who take it personally, and teams left scrambling to fill the gaps.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Let’s talk about how to handle volunteer transitions with clarity, grace, and a plan.