Why Christian leaders need friends, not fans
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Sam Hailes2022-07-29T14:45:00
The number of well-known evangelical pastors exposed for committing ministry-ending sins has reached such a level that entire books are now being written on the subject. Here’s our review of Katelyn Beaty’s offering, Celebrities for Jesus
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