How to Leave Church Well

How to Leave Church Well

From #BeEquipped | Four12 by Four12 Global Podcasts

May 25, 2026 · 44 min

About this episode

The episode discusses how to leave a church in a way that reflects biblical principles and maintains unity.

Is there a right, biblical way to go when you must leave your church? What does it look like to leave a church well? In this honest conversation, Andrew Selley and Jonathan Stanfield unpack how to navigate church transitions with biblical integrity. From recognising healthy church life to addressing disagreement, authority, and conscience, they offer practical wisdom for both leaders and members. At the heart is a call to pursue unity, honour, and truth – even when tensions arise. When staying is no longer possible, how can we leave in a way that reflects Jesus and preserves His church? This session is part of the #BeEquipped series – conversations about current issues facing the church. Explore more thought-provoking messages from this series. About the Speakers: Andrew Selley is the apostolic leader of Four12 (F12) and the lead elder of multisite, Joshua Generation Church. He has been in full-time ministry since 1996. After serving on the NCMI apostolic team for five years, he founded Four12 in 2011. Andrew is based in California, USA, with his wife, Emma, and their daughter, Enyah. Jonathan Stanfield serves on leadership within Four12 (F12) and is the lead elder of Living…

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Selley

Guest: Jonathan Stanfield

Topics covered

  • church transitions
  • biblical integrity
  • healthy church life
  • unity
  • honour
  • truth

Keywords

  • leave church
  • church transition
  • biblical way
  • church integrity
  • healthy church
  • unity
  • honour
  • truth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Four12, Joshua Generation Church, Living Hope

Places: California, Isle of Man

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