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Found in transition: the type of pastor more churches are calling

Marcus Merritt, standing, leads transitional pastor training at the Missions and Ministry Center in Dulth in March 2019. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index

Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2020 3:50 pm

Scott Barkley

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Found in transition: the type of pastor more churches are calling

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