In this episode of Ignite The Day Podcast, host Tolu sit down with Andrew and Kandyse Carter for the much-anticipated Part 2 of their honest and hope-filled discussion around ministry, church planting, and healing after life’s hardest seasons. Andrew and Kandyse open up about the painful decision to close their church, the impact of community shifts, dealing with unexpected building troubles (including a raccoon infestation), and the lingering questions of what real success in ministry looks like. You’ll hear how they navigated grief, found a safe place for restoration, and experienced God’s faithfulness through unexpected connections and moments of healing.This conversation is packed with encouragement for pastors, leaders, RHEMA UK and Ireland Bible College students, alumni and anyone facing transitions or questioning their definition of success. If you need fresh hope, practical wisdom, and inspiration to step out in obedience—even when the outcome is uncertain—this episode is for you!Chapters:00:00 - Why do only 20% seem to do 80% of the work in church?01:05 - Balancing spiritual and practical skills in ministry01:55 - The journey to closing a church: challenges and red flags04:04 - Community changes, unmet needs, and seeking God04:25 - The infamous raccoon infestation and what it represented05:23 - Burnout, transition, and meeting in their home07:02 - God’s direct intervention: finding peace to let go09:19 - The “desert” season and the struggle to heal10:05 - Finding safe community and healthy boundaries after closure12:25 - The power of “just one”: how God used their obedience14:01 - Healing, seeing God’s bigger picture, and fruit beyond results15:54 - Redefining success: Faithfulness vs. outward achievement17:55 - Trusting unseen fruit and God’s eternal plans19:07 - After the desert: Restoration and entering a new ministry season20:59 - Embracing a thriving church culture and shared leadership23:07 - Words of encouragement for anyone in a transition or facing “failure”25:36 - It’s God’s responsibility, not ours: Faith to start and to end well26:24 - Understanding God’s timing and the open-handed approach28:34 - The ultimate example in Jesus: transitions and new beginnings29:18 - Closing thoughts and gratitudeTune in and be ignited for your own journey—whether you’re starting something new, contemplating a difficult ending, or simply need to remember that God defines success in ways we can’t always see.Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations designed to ignite your day, build your faith, and strengthen the RUKI family!