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When pastoral transitions expose theological fault lines

Our congregation's longtime pastor is retiring and the search committee is split between those who want someone to continue his traditional approach and those who want major changes in style and theology. Every conversation feels like it's really about what kind of community we're going to be.

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What we've seen

The choice of a new leader becomes a mirror reflecting irreconcilable visions of what the community should become.

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