A church in Southern California ended up with an atheist pastor thirty-five years ago. The flock left, went across the street, and started a vibrant new church. Once only a dozen people remained, he departed, too.
The remnant hired a youth pastor from a nearby church to replace him. Since then, as a direct result of his efforts through the Holy Spirit, at least ten thousand have been saved worldwide.
A difference is that the Episcopal Church has always been a selk-stocking church. Many have a hard time letting go of the property.
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