When Pastors Are Abused by Their Congregations
By Donavon Riley
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When Pastors Are Abused by Their Congregations

This article is the first part of a two-part series. The second part will take a look at when pastors abuse their congregations.
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An Excerpt from Untamed Prayers: Psalm 123 and Psalm 136

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St. Michael, Defender of God’s People

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