Write a long, nasty, mean-spirited letter to explain everything that they dislike about the church and articulate their own self-pity at length. Kindly consider what you have just read.Try to leave graciously. If people are gracious enough to let me know they are leaving, I write them a letter and thank them for their attendance and past service. How do I communicate my reasons for leaving gracefully and honestly to my church? I hope this letter finds you all doing well. At what point does a state conven- tion get top-heavy with institutions? Or to put it another way, how many insti- tutions can a convention support ade-. With dedication, hard work and faith, I am praying that the Lord would show us what to do as ministry leadership.