Dear [Church],
With a heavy heart, I write to inform you of my decision to resign as Pastor of [Church]. After much prayer and contemplation, I have come to the realization that it is time for me to move on to the next chapter of my ministry.
I am grateful for the time I have spent serving as your Pastor and the opportunity to serve and minister to you. You have been a blessing to my family and me, and I will always look back on my time here with fond memories.
Dear [Church Name],
I am writing to inform you of my decision to resign as the youth pastor at [Church Name]. After much prayer and contemplation, I have realized that it is time for me to move on to the next chapter in my ministry.
Without a doubt, I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve the youth at [Church Name] and to be a part of such a loving and supportive community. The time I have spent with the youth at [Church Name] has been some of the most rewarding and fulfilling of my ministry. I will always reflect on my time here with fond memories and gratitude.
Dear (Board Secretary or Chairman),
Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that I am resigning my position as Pastor of First Christian Church, and will be leaving 1 month from the date on this letter. (Use the information that is in agreement with your Constitution and By-Laws if such language exists).
Dear Church Board,
I am writing you to deliver the news that as of (date), I will be stepping down from my post as pastor of Christian Life Church. I assure you that this was not an easy decision, but it is time for me to move on to the next steps in God’s plan for my life.
I know I speak on behalf of our family as I can truly say that this wonderful group of people have blessed our lives greatly. I hope in some small way we have blessed your lives through our teaching and preaching, visitation and more. Even though we are moving on from this place physically, a piece of our hearts will always be here with you.
It is with mixed emotions that I write this letter. After many years of joyful service, I must announce that I will be resigning my pastorate here at First Christian Church. While I have no doubt that it was God’s will for me to be here, I now believe that God is calling me to pastor at another church.