Monday, August 9, 8-10pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

“Professional clergy,” such as pastors, priests, ministers, rabbis, and imams, face unique challenges when transitioning out of religion. Their livelihood relies on leading their flock, but when their faith is gone, they may be “stuck in the pulpit” usually without the skills or connections to simply walk away.

Charles Hill, former minister and current Communications Director for The Clergy Project, will discuss the unique challenges that are faced by these professional clergy who no longer believe what they’re preaching and how The Clergy Project provides a safe, supportive landing space for them to share and discuss their loss of faith, family, career, livelihoods, divorce, mental health, and even suicide.

Charles [who lives in central Ohio and facilitates a bimonthly “Recovering from Religion” support group] was raised in an Evangelical Christian home. After a four-year career with the Columbus, Ohio Police Department, he had an experience that led him to leave that career behind to enter full-time ministry.

Charles and his wife started several successful churches, preached multiple times every weekend to locations around the world, and were well-known Christian conference speakers just before their theological world came crashing down. Following their deconversion, they lost income, family, friends, and community.

Charles has been an “Recovering from Religion” support group leader since 2014, as well as being the Communications Director and a Board Member for The Clergy Project. Charles and his wife, Tiffany, have been married for 25 years and have three amazing children.

The first hour will be the presentation of the topic that will be followed by a question-and-answer period during which you may ask Charles your great questions. After the question-and-answer period, we’ll open up the lines for everyone and just talk and hang out for a bit with Charles.

For comments, inquiries, and topical questions, email us at <RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org>

Please use this Zoom link to join this event.

The primary focus of a “Recovering from Religion” support group is to provide ongoing and personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a “ripple effect” of consequences throughout an individual’s life. We are here to help each other through this journey.

There is no cost to attend this webinar, but if you feel so inclined, donations may be made at recoveringfromreligion.org/donate.

Hosted by Recovering from Religion.