251: That Ministry Decision Didn’t Go Your Way ... Now What?

What do you do when the pastor says no, the board chooses something different, or a ministry decision you care deeply about doesn't go your way? It's easy to go from disappointment to feeling like we have no power at all.  In this episode, Laurie talks about how to care for what's happening inside us, recognize what was actually decided, and find the choices and influence that are still ours. Listen in for: ➡️ Why not having the final say doesn't mean having no say at all ➡️ Laurie's 4 A's for responding when a decision hits harder than expected ➡️ How to tell the difference between someone else's decision and the choices that still belong to you ➡️ What it can look like to leave, stay, adapt, or find another avenue for your influence ➡️ Three questions to ask when a ministry decision doesn't go your way RESOURCES MENTIONED Join the Everyday Influence Join our free Facebook Community Support the show SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Small Church Ministry Podcast! See you next week! FOLLOW US: ➡️  Website: smallchurchministry.com ➡️  Instagram: instagram.com/smallchurchministry ➡️  Facebook: facebook.com/smallchurchministry ➡️  Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry ➡️  Small Church Network: smallchurchministry.com/membership