What to Do After Someone Leaves

Because the Aftermath Matters Just as Much as the Transition

Someone just left your church staff or volunteer team. Now what?

Most churches either overreact (panic, scramble, or gossip) or underreact (ignore it and act like nothing happened). Neither is great.

How you handle the aftermath of a transition matters just as much as how you handled the transition itself. It affects your team’s morale, your leadership credibility, and the future health of your church. So let’s break down what to do when someone leaves—whether they quit, were fired, or just moved on.