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A tough (refining?) time for the church

December 6, 2021December 1, 2021 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

Like other people and organizations, the church is collectively going through a tough time as the pandemic drags on. Barna recently reported that 38% of pastors are seriously considering leaving the ministry. That’s a huge percentage, and it’s a 9% increase from just 8 months ago. That number jumps to 51% for pastors in a … Continue reading A tough (refining?) time for the church

Two steps to a successful church

September 30, 2021September 29, 2021 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

I know, I know. It’s a cheeky title for a devotional. But hear me out. Over the years I’ve read countless books on the church, on being the church in today’s world, on strategy, and on leadership. But recently I’ve been thinking about how to be a successful church, and how you can boil it … Continue reading Two steps to a successful church

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