pastor; others require an unpaid sabbatical of varying lengths. In still others, the leadership may be willing to aid, counsel, and eventually guide the divorced minister toward another parish, but local congregations remain wary. If a church does vote to accept such a pastor, the official act is only part of the battle; the trust and respect of individuals must still be won, often over a long time and at great cost. If the minister decides to step out of the denomination and take (or form) an independent