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Dear Greg: The Church has Forced My Dad Out for a Younger, Hipper Pastor (podcast)

Greg talks about leading churches and about how the age of the pastor can impact a congregation. 

Episode 556

HipPastor

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Greg’s new book: Inspired Imperfection
Dan’s new book: Confident Humility


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