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When You Feel Stuck — Mid-Career Ministry Pivots and Possibilities

October 14, 2025 • Rev. Nicole Reilley • Season 4 • Episode 16

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Season 4, Episode 16 - When You Feel Stuck — Mid-Career Ministry Pivots and Possibilities.

What happens when the ministry you began no longer feels like the ministry you can sustain? Mid-career is often when clergy feel stuck—worn down by conflict, weighed down by responsibilities, and unsure if this is really their calling for the next 20 years.

In this episode, we unpack the unique challenges of mid-career ministry, share insights from recent clergy well-being research, and offer practical ways to discern, pivot, or reimagine your call. Mid-career doesn’t have to be a dead end — it can be a doorway to something new.

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