In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the emotional and professional challenges faced by church staff members who are finalists for internal job promotions but do not receive the position. The episode explores the options and feelings involved when a candidate is asked to support new hires in roles they themselves sought. It offers guidance on how churches can better handle such situations to ensure staff feel valued and respected. • Discusses the emotional impact of being a finalist for a church role but not getting the job. • Explores options for staff: to stay, sabotage, or slowly disappear. • Emphasizes the importance of churches having honest conversations with internal candidates before public announcements. • Highlights the significance of feeling valued and avoiding 'quiet quitting'. • Suggests providing a dignified transition for both the unsuccessful candidate and the new hire.

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