Church Leader Transitions with The Rev. Benedict Varnum

About this episode

The episode features insights on church transitions and clergy placement from The Rev. Benedict Varnum.

This episode features The Reverend Benedict Varnum sharing insights on church transitions, clergy placement, and the emotional dynamics involved. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process, practical advice, and spiritual reflections for clergy and congregations navigating change. About the Hosts The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) is the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Karen was an active youth in the Kansas youth ministry program, and as a college student participated in Campus Ministry at K-State, she returned as an adult volunteer in her late 20s. Karen was the Youth Minister at St. Michael and All Angels for four years, and prior to that worked as an Academic Advisor at UTA and UMKC and Associate Registrar at UMKC. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, and received a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was ordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video games on her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in…

People in this episode

Host: The Rev. Karen Schlabach

Guest: The Rev. Benedict Varnum

Topics covered

• church transitions
• clergy placement
• emotional dynamics
• spiritual reflections
• navigating change

Keywords

• church transitions
• clergy placement
• emotional dynamics
• spiritual reflections
• Episcopal Church

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, St. Augustine of Canterbury

Places: Elkhorn, Nebraska, Kansas, Merriam, KS

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