John 3:16 KJV: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
>when your pastor is retiring
>>27360 (OP) If you have a good one it is hard to see them step down. Are they moving away? If they still stay in the church you still have them.
All feels OP. Trust God's ways will ensure you're well led to Him.
>>27361 I learned he's not going to be moving away
>when your pastor dies before he can retire and it leaves the parish in chaos in an already dying diocese