re: Church Celebrates Transgender Pastor's Transition With 'Renaming' Ceremony

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If growing/thriving is the benchmark, then the church is more than likely not doing what it is supposed to do - preach the Gospel and bring people to God

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i'm not sure i would put it that way. there are plenty of evangelical churches who are reaching people for Christ that are growing and thriving. the primary reason is because God blesses those efforts whereas God, in general, does not bless churches like in the op. apostate churches might have some temporary success but the bill usually comes due and it's usually ugly