There are many things that could be added to any list of things that a pastor and his family loses in a forced termination.  These changes happen literally overnight.  There are few vocations in life that causes the loss of so much by a termination.

Rather than spend a lot of time talking about them I thought I would just make a list.  You are invited to add to it by email me at John@PastorsInPain.com.  There is no attempt to place them in order of priority.

1. Their place to worship
2. Their peace of mind
3. Their position of authority and power
4. Their Ministry
5. Their Job/work/vocation
6. Their dignity
7. Their income
8. Their friends
9. Their support group
10. Some lose their purpose for living
11. Usually, their house
12. Usually, the city they are living in as they move
13. Various personal activities and functions
14. Their children lose their school, teacher, and friends
15. Their trust in people
16. Sometimes, their trust in God
17. Their sense of direction in life
18. Their sense of security
19. Their sense of identity
20. Their sense of self confidence
21. Often, the security of their marriage.  Marriage problems may arise under extreme stress.
22. Their health
23. The emotional stability in the whole family
24. Their self worth
25. Their self esteem
26. Their relationship with the community
27. Their goals in life
28. Often, their means of transportation
29. Often, their health insurance
30. Sometimes, their retirement funds
31. Their freedom

If churches and church leaders would take the time to consider what they are doing their shepherds in dismissing them, I wonder if they would be so cavalier about their decision.