Title: Ten commandments for pastors leaving a congregation /
Authors: Farris, Lawrence W.
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co.,
Year: 2006
Subjects: Clergy Relocation; Clergy Appointment, call, and election
Contents: Thou shalt know when it is time to go -- Thou shalt explain thyself -- Thou shalt not steal away -- Thou shalt affirm thy congregation's ministry -- Thou shalt try to mend fences -- Thou shalt help thy successor have a good beginning -- Thou shalt be gentle with thyself -- Thou shalt attend to thy family -- Thou shalt (usually) stay away once thou hast left -- Thou shalt grieve -- Afterword: the eleventh commandment.