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A reflection on Alexander Lang's: Departure: Why I Left the Church

Lang has written a very helpful article on why he's left ministry. He has provided pastors and church leaders a great opportunity to reflect on what it means to pastor a church.

Barna Group: Pastors Share Why They Consider Leaving Ministry

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A reflection on Alexander Lang's: Departure: Why I Left the Church

Lang has written a very helpful article on why he's left ministry. He has provided pastors and church leaders a great opportunity to reflect on what it means to pastor a church.

Barna Group: Pastors Share Why They Consider Leaving Ministry

On Alexander Lang’s ”Departure: Why I Left the Church”

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